Rub down is a term used to describe the process of massaging or rubbing a person's body with oil or lotion. The crossword solutions for this term are CHAFE (5 letters), ABRADE (6 letters), WEAR (4 letters) and ERODE (5 letters). CHAFE means to rub or irritate the skin, usually due to friction. ABRADE means to WEAR away by rubbing or scraping. WEAR means to gradually reduce or impair through use or stress. ERODE means to gradually destroy or be worn away by natural processes.