Scrub brush: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrub brush
[ skrʌb brʌʃ ]
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
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
Word origin
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.