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scrub brush

[ skrʌb brʌʃ ]

Noun

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cleaning tool

A scrub brush is a cleaning tool with stiff bristles used for scrubbing surfaces to remove dirt, grime, and stains. It is typically handheld and can be used with water and cleaning solutions.

Synonyms

scrubber, scrubbing brush, scrubbing pad.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
scrub brush	Another instance of a tough cleaning tool, similar to the previous entry. Emphasis on its bristled end. He reached for the scrub brush to scrub the mud off his boots.
scrubber	Can refer to various types of cleaning tools, from pads to brushes. Generally used for cleaning hard-to-remove dirt. The dish was so dirty that only a scrubber could clean it. She bought a new scrubber for the bathtub.
scrubbing brush	A handheld brush used for cleaning, emphasizing its use in scrubbing action on surfaces. He used a scrubbing brush to clean the shower grout. She prefers a scrubbing brush for cleaning the deck.
scrubbing pad	Generally refers to a flat cleaning pad, often used for dishes or small surfaces. Usually made of synthetic material. She used a scrubbing pad to clean the burnt food off the pan. He bought a pack of scrubbing pads for kitchen cleaning.

Examples of usage

Use the scrub brush to clean the tile grout.
She scrubbed the bathtub with a scrub brush.
The scrub brush is effective in removing tough stains.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrub brush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escova de esfregar

🇮🇳 स्क्रब ब्रश

🇩🇪 Scheuerbürste

🇮🇩 sikat gosok

🇺🇦 щітка для скрабування

🇵🇱 szczotka do szorowania

🇯🇵 スクラブブラシ

🇫🇷 brosse à récurer

🇪🇸 cepillo de fregar

🇹🇷 ovma fırçası

🇰🇷 스크럽 브러시

🇸🇦 فرشاة تنظيف

🇨🇿 kartáč na drhnutí

🇸🇰 kefa na drhnutie

🇨🇳 擦洗刷

🇸🇮 ščetka za drgnjenje

🇮🇸 skrúbbursti

🇰🇿 скраб щетка

🇬🇪 სკრაბის ჯაგრისი

🇦🇿 scrub fırçası

🇲🇽 cepillo para fregar

Etymology

The term 'scrub brush' originated from the combination of 'scrub' meaning to clean vigorously and 'brush' referring to the tool with bristles. The concept of using brushes for cleaning dates back to ancient civilizations, where various materials like twigs or plants were used as primitive brushes. Over time, the design and materials of scrub brushes evolved, leading to the modern-day tool used for cleaning tasks.