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scrub1
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- pronunciation:
- skruhb
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
scrubs, scrubbing, scrubbed |
| definition 1: |
to clean by rubbing hard, often with a stiff brush or other abrasive cleaning tool.
He scrubbed the pots until they were shiny.She got down on her knees to scrub the floor.
- synonyms:
- scour
- similar words:
- brush, buff, clean, cleanse, polish, rub, scrape, sponge, swab, wash
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| definition 2: |
to clean off (dirt and the like) by rubbing hard while washing.
The gardener scrubbed the dirt from her hands.- synonyms:
- scour
- similar words:
- brush, clean, cleanse, rub, scrape, sponge, wash
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| definition 3: |
to remove contaminants from (a gas or vapor).
Emissions from the factory's chimney are now scrubbed.- synonyms:
- decontaminate
- similar words:
- clean, disinfect, purify
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to cancel or postpone (a military mission or flight).
The launch had to be scrubbed because of inclement weather.- synonyms:
- abort
- similar words:
- cancel, discontinue, postpone, stop, terminate
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| related words: |
burnish, launder |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to clean something by rubbing hard.
If you want to get that clean, you'll have to scrub harder.- synonyms:
- scour
- similar words:
- brush, clean, sponge, wash
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| related words: |
launder |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or instance of scrubbing.
I gave the bathtub a good scrub.- synonyms:
- scour
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| related words: |
bath |
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| derivation: |
scrubber (n.) |
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