Scrub ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scrub ( verb )

1. To rub (something) hard with a brush and soap or detergent, typically in order to clean it.
2. To remove dirt or stains from (something) by rubbing it hard with a brush and soap or detergent.
3. To remove (something) by hard rubbing.
4. To remove (a surface layer or unwanted substance) by hard rubbing.
5. To cancel or abandon (a plan or activity) at short notice.

Origin:

Middle english scrobben, from old english scrūban to scrape, rub.

Examples:

1. She scrubbed the kitchen floor.
2. He scrubbed the stains out of his shirt.
3. The dentist scrubbed his hands before the procedure.
4. She scrubbed the dirt off her boots.
5. They had to scrub the mission due to bad weather.

(As a noun)

Scrub ( noun )

1. To rub (something) hard with a brush and soap or detergent, typically in order to clean it.
2. To remove dirt or stains from (something) by rubbing it hard with a brush and soap or detergent.
3. To remove (something) by hard rubbing.
4. To remove (a surface layer or unwanted substance) by hard rubbing.
5. To cancel or abandon (a plan or activity) at short notice.

Origin:

Middle english scrobben, from old english scrūban to scrape, rub.

Examples:

1. She scrubbed the kitchen floor.
2. He scrubbed the stains out of his shirt.
3. The dentist scrubbed his hands before the procedure.
4. She scrubbed the dirt off her boots.
5. They had to scrub the mission due to bad weather.