a : the act of rubbing something hard with a rough object or substance and often with soap in order to clean it : the act of scrubbing something — usually singular
Definition of scrub verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] to clean something by rubbing it hard, especially with a brush and usually with soap and water. scrub something/yourself I found him in the kitchen, scrubbing the floor. He stepped into the shower and scrubbed himself all over.
He's scrubbing back and forth in a single play, over and over, looking for something only he can see.
scrubbing Other forms: scrubbings Definitions of scrubbing noun the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water synonyms: scouring, scrub
To clean or wash something by hard rubbing: Don't forget to scrub behind your ears. n. 1. The act or an instance of scrubbing. 2. A preparation or product used in scrubbing. To wash the hands and arms thoroughly, as before performing or participating in surgery.
We've tried scrubbing and scraping, with little effect. They have spent a fortune on special products, scrubbing, steam cleaning, sealing. Yet scrubbing and renaming can't wipe out everything. One of the station's most astonishing weaknesses is its carbon dioxide scrubbing apparatus.
An act of cleaning in which something is scrubbed. Scrubbing is the process of thoroughly cleaning, removing impurities, dirt, or contaminants from a surface or area.
Present participle of scrub. An act of cleaning in which something is scrubbed. Cynthia halted her make-work scrubbing, surprised by the question. Use a soft scrubbing brush to remove stains. Scrubbing a dry window may leave tiny scratches.