hand rub

noun

A lotion used to moisturize the hands; a hand cream.

Meanings

nounhand rub (plural hand rubs)

plural hand rubs

  1. A lotion used to moisturize the hands; a hand cream.
  2. A liquid used to sterilize the hands, often alcohol-based; a hand sanitizer.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

hand rub. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hand%20rub

MLA

“hand rub.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hand%20rub. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hand rub,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hand%20rub.

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