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Scrubbing (Noun)

Meaning

The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The housekeeper spent hours scrubbing the kitchen floor to remove stubborn stains.
  • Scrubbing the burnt pan with steel wool and soap finally removed the grime.
  • The gardener was scrubbing the garden bench with a stiff brush to prepare it for painting.
  • After the party, the hosts were left scrubbing the wine spills from the carpet.
  • The kids helped with the household chores by scrubbing the bathroom sink and toilet.

Synonyms

  • Scrub
  • Scouring

Hypernyms

  • Cleanup
  • Cleaning

Hyponyms

  • Swabbing

Related Words

  • Scrub (verb)
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