scrub
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noun, often attributive \ˈskrəb\Definition of SCRUB
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a : a stunted tree or shrub b : vegetation consisting chiefly of scrubs c : a tract covered with scrub
2
: a domestic animal of mixed or unknown parentage and usually inferior conformation : mongrel
3
: a person of insignificant size or standing
4
: a player not belonging to the first string
Origin of SCRUB
Middle English, alteration of schrobbe, schrubbe shrub — more at shrub
First Known Use: 14th century
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verbscrubbedscrub·bing
Definition of SCRUB
transitive verb
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: wash 6c(2)
intransitive verb
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: to use hard rubbing in cleaning
2
: to prepare for performing surgery by scrubbing oneself
— scrub·ba·ble \ˈskrə-bə-bəl\ adjective
See Examples of SCRUB
- We scrubbed and scrubbed until the floor was clean.
- They scrubbed the game because of the bad weather.
Origin of SCRUB
of Low German or Scandinavian origin; akin to Middle Low German & Middle Dutch schrubben to scrub, Swedish skrubba
First Known Use: circa 1595
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nounDefinition of SCRUB
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: an act or instance of scrubbing; especially : cancellation
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a : one that scrubs b : a powerful and especially cosmetic cleanser
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plural : loose-fitting clothing worn by hospital staff <surgical scrubs>
First Known Use of SCRUB
1621
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