Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

escovar

verb
es-koh-var
Definition
To brush or scrub, typically used in reference to cleaning an object or grooming hair and teeth.
Examples
  • Ela precisa escovar os dentes antes de dormir.
  • Ele vai escovar a panela para removê-la da sujeira.
Meaning
The act of using a brush or similar tool to clean a surface or object by agitating it to remove dirt or other substances.
Synonyms
  • limpar
  • groom
  • varrer