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scrub
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- pronunciation:
- skruhb
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scrubs, scrubbing, scrubbed |
| definition: |
to clean by rubbing hard.
He scrubbed the pots until they were shiny.
- synonyms:
- scour
- similar words:
- brush, buff, clean, cleanse, polish, rub, scrape, sponge, wash
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| related words: |
launder |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act of scrubbing.
I gave the table a scrub. |
| related words: |
bath |
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| derivation: |
scrubber (n.) |
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