scrub (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /skrʌb/
Definition
Clean something by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.
Examples
You need to scrub the kitchen floor to get rid of the sticky residue.
She spent all morning scrubbing the bathtub until it sparkled.
It is important to scrub your hands with soap for at least twenty seconds.
How to Use scrub
- scrub [something] off (phrasal verb)
- to remove something by rubbing — "I had to scrub the paint off my hands."
- scrub [something] down (phrasal verb)
- to clean a large surface area thoroughly — "We need to scrub down the deck before painting it."
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