scrubbing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
  2. verb clean with hard rubbing
  3. verb wash thoroughly

Etymology

From scrub + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

scrub, scouring

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