Scrubbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubbing

 

[ หˆskrสŒbษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

household cleaning

The action of cleaning something by rubbing it hard with a brush or a cloth.

Synonyms

cleaning, rubbing, washing

Examples of usage

  • She was busy scrubbing the kitchen floor.
  • He used a scrubbing brush to clean the bathtub.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

cleaning

To clean or rub something hard with a brush or a cloth.

Synonyms

clean, rub, wash

Examples of usage

  • She scrubbed the floor until it was spotless.
  • He scrubbed the pots and pans after dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฌเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrubben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggosok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“ฆใ‚Šๆด—ใ„ (ใ™ใ‚Šใ‚ใ‚‰ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nettoyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ovma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์ง€๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุธูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drhnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drhnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆด— (cฤ xว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drgnjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรบbbun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบั€ะฐะฑั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: scrub, scrubber, scrubland, scrubs.

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.