| scrub1 |
to clean by rubbing hard, often with a stiff brush or other abrasive cleaning tool. [6 definitions] |
| scrub2 |
a low or stunted shrub or tree, or such plants collectively, or a large area covered with such growth. [6 definitions] |
| scrubber |
a device that removes pollutants from smoke or gas. [3 definitions] |
| scrubby |
stunted in growth, as scrub. [3 definitions] |
| scrub typhus |
an acute infectious disease of Asia that is transmitted by a mite larva and characterized by fever, rash, skin lesions, and painful swelling of the lymph glands. |
| scruff |
the back of the neck; nape. |
| scruffy |
ragged-looking or untidy. |
| scrum |
a rugby play in which the forward players of each team mass together around the ball and try to kick it to teammates in the rear. [2 definitions] |
| scrummage |
see "scrum." |
| scrumptious |
(informal) pleasing to the senses; delectable; delicious. |
| scrunch |
to crush together, crumple, or crunch. [6 definitions] |
| scruple |
a moral or ethical consideration or doubt that gives rise to uneasiness, hesitation, or restraint; qualm. [4 definitions] |
| scrupulous |
adhering strictly to standards of ethics or morality; punctilious. [2 definitions] |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. [2 definitions] |
| scuba |
a portable apparatus for underwater breathing, carried on the back (acronym for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus"). [2 definitions] |
| scuba diving |
the act of swimming underwater wearing scuba gear, as for recreation or scientific investigation. |
| scud |
to move rapidly. [3 definitions] |
| scuff |
to drag the feet along while walking; shuffle. [6 definitions] |
| scuffle |
to take part in a brief, confused fight among a few people. [3 definitions] |
| scull |
a light, narrow racing boat rowed by two to four people. [3 definitions] |