often attributive
scrubbed; scrubbing
1
2
1
: to use hard rubbing in cleaning
2
: to prepare for performing surgery by scrubbing oneself
1
: an act or instance of scrubbing
especially
: cancellation
2
a
: one that scrubs
b
: a powerful and especially cosmetic cleanser
3
scrubs plural
: loose-fitting clothing worn by hospital staff
surgical scrubs
Synonyms
Examples of scrub in a Sentence
Noun (1)
that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had
Verb
We scrubbed and scrubbed until the floor was clean.
They scrubbed the game because of the bad weather.
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Esther Carlstone, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
This omission wreaks of the same pettiness that led to several other Ngannou scrubs from UFC production.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Choose from over 15 neutral or punchy shades to add a pop of color to your scrubs.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
This omission wreaks of the same pettiness that led to several other Ngannou scrubs from UFC production.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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scrub
1 of 3 noun1
a
: a thick growth of small or stunted shrubs or trees
b
: an area of land covered with scrub
2
: a domestic animal of mixed or unknown parentage and usually inferior build
3
: a person of small size or low social rank
4
: a player not belonging to the first string
scrub
adjective
scrub
2 of 3 verb
scrubbed; scrubbing
: to rub hard in cleaning or washing
scrub clothes
scrubber
noun
scrub
3 of 3 noun
: an act or instance of scrubbing
Medical Definition
scrub
1 of 2 verb
scrubbed; scrubbing
: to clean and disinfect (the hands and forearms) before participating in surgery
: to prepare for surgery by scrubbing oneself
scrub
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of scrubbing
a surgical scrub
2
plural
: loose-fitting clothing worn by hospital staff
surgical scrubs
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