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Scrub

skrʌb

Scrub definitions

verb

Inflections:

scrubs scrubbing scrubbed scrub

rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water

"he had to scrub the floor"

Synonyms:
scour rub brush sponge swab clean cleanse wash wipe
- remove dirt by rubbing hard
  
  "it took ages to scrub off the muck"
- thoroughly clean one's hands and arms before performing surgery
  
  "the doctor scrubbed up and donned a protective gown"
- (of a person) have a smart and well-groomed appearance after making a deliberate effort
  
  "the band scrub up well to play weddings and parties"
cancel or abandon (something)

"the first two races had to be scrubbed because of blustery winds and rough seas"

Synonyms:
abolish scrap throw out abandon drop do away with give up discontinue take away stop put an end to cancel call off eliminate cut jettison discard forget (about) abort
use water to remove impurities from (gas or vapour)

"the vapour is scrubbed by the condensate"
(of a driver) allow (a tyre) to slide or scrape across the road surface so as to reduce speed

"I usually only scrub the front tyre when I get into a turn too hot"
- (of a driver) reduce (speed) by allowing the tyres to slide or scrape across the road surface
  
  "he slammed the bike down on the cases to scrub off speed"
(of a rider) rub the arms and legs urgently on a horse's neck and flanks to urge it to move faster

"by now the field was spreadeagled and scrubbing to keep in touch with the hounds"