Rescrub: meaning, definitions and examples

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rescrub

 

[ riːˈskrʌb ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning process

To rescrub means to scrub something again, particularly to remove dirt or contaminants that may not have been completely eliminated in a previous cleaning. It is often used in contexts such as cleaning floors, surfaces, or equipment that require thorough sanitation.

Synonyms

reclean, scrub again, wash again

Examples of usage

  • We need to rescrub the kitchen floor for better hygiene.
  • After the party, I had to rescrub the tables because they were still sticky.
  • The maintenance team was called to rescrub the equipment after the last use.
  • The contractor suggested we rescrub the walls before painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "rescrub" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rescritar

🇮🇳 पुनः लिखना

🇩🇪 neu schreiben

🇮🇩 menulis ulang

🇺🇦 переписати

🇵🇱 przepisać

🇯🇵 再記述する

🇫🇷 réécrire

🇪🇸 reescribir

🇹🇷 yeniden yazmak

🇰🇷 다시 쓰다

🇸🇦 إعادة كتابة

🇨🇿 přepsat

🇸🇰 prepisovať

🇨🇳 重新写

🇸🇮 prepisati

🇮🇸 endurrita

🇰🇿 қайта жазу

🇬🇪 მინიჭება

🇦🇿 yenidən yazmaq

🇲🇽 reescribir

Etymology

The term 'rescrub' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back,' combined with the verb 'scrub,' which has its origins in Middle English 'scrubbien,' meaning to rub or scrub vigorously. The verb 'scrub' can be traced back to the Old English word 'scrūban,' meaning to scrape or rub off. As cleaning practices and hygiene standards evolved, particularly during the 20th century, the necessity for thorough cleaning and the emergence of industrial cleaning methods led to the adoption of terms like 'rescrub' in various sectors, including healthcare, food service, and manufacturing.