Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrub-the-floor
verb phrase
/skrʌb ðə flɔr/
Definition
To clean the floor thoroughly by scrubbing it with a brush and detergent.
Examples
- Before the guests arrive, I need to scrub the floor to make sure it looks spotless.
- After the party, we had to scrub the floor because of all the spilled drinks.
- The janitor was busy scrubbing the floors in the hallway.
Meaning
The act of cleaning a floor surface by applying a fierce scrubbing action, usually to remove dirt or stains.
Synonyms
- clean
- wash
- buff
- scour
