Scrubbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrubbing
[ หskrสbษชล ]
household cleaning
The action of cleaning something by rubbing it hard with a brush or a cloth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was busy scrubbing the kitchen floor.
- He used a scrubbing brush to clean the bathtub.
medical
The process of thoroughly cleaning the hands and forearms before performing a surgical operation.
Synonyms
cleansing, disinfecting, sterilizing
Examples of usage
- The surgeon performed a scrubbing before the surgery.
- Proper scrubbing is essential to prevent infections during medical procedures.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrubbing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esfregaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฌเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schrubben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggosok
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ szorowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฆใๆดใ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท nettoyage
๐ช๐ธ fregado
๐น๐ท ovma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธ์ง๋ฅด๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุธูู
๐จ๐ฟ drhnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ drhnutie
๐จ๐ณ ๆฆๆด (cฤ xว)
๐ธ๐ฎ drgnjenje
๐ฎ๐ธ skrรบbbun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะบัะฐะฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแฃแคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ovma
๐ฒ๐ฝ fregado
Etymology
The word 'scrubbing' originated from the Middle English word 'scrubben', which meant to rub hard. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of cleaning or rubbing something vigorously. The term has evolved to be used in various contexts, from household cleaning to medical procedures. 'Scrubbing' is a common practice in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in different settings.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,192, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17189 snug
- 17190 scaffolding
- 17191 slowness
- 17192 scrubbing
- 17193 caveat
- 17194 retraction
- 17195 cask
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