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The match won't catch.

strike a match

The fighter dived to the ground, the wing grazing the treetops.

edge one's way towards the west along the wall

She wiped her hands on the towel.

Give the plates a good rub.

wipe one's face with a towel; towel one's face

polish/rub one's spectacles

scour at rusted spots

mop the blood from the wound

clean a gun

shine/polish shoes

clean/erase the blackboard

wipe the sweat away

mop/scrub the floor

clean a windowpane

cream one's face; rub cream on one's face

give alcohol rubs

apply iodine/ointment (to/over sth)

shred carrots/potatoes