Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrub
verb
/skrĘŚb/
Definition
To clean something by rubbing it hard, often with a brush and a cleaning substance.
Examples
- I need to scrub the kitchen counter before we start cooking.
- After the paint splattered, she had to scrub the floor to remove the stains.
- The volunteers spent the day scrubbing the beach clean of trash.
Meaning
The act of cleaning an object or a surface thoroughly by removing dirt or stains through vigorous rubbing.
Synonyms
- clean
- wash
- scour
- buff
- polish
