scrub
Definition
- n. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
- n. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
- v. clean with hard rubbing
- v. wash thoroughly
Word forms
- Past participle
- scrubbed
- Present participle
- scrubbing
- Past tense
- scrubbed
- Third person singular
- scrubs
Example sentences
n.
The scrub in the desert is home to many small animals.
vt.
She had to scrub the floor until it was shiny.
vi.
Before the operation, the nurse had to scrub thoroughly.
a.
They played with a scrub team because their regular players were unavailable.