English · Common Verbs
scrub
/skrʌb/
[/skrʌb/]
rub hard to clean
Intermediateverb
Definition
To rub something hard, usually with a brush, to clean it.
Example
I had to scrub the pan to remove the burnt food.
I had to scrub the pan to remove the burnt food.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'schrobben' (to scrub, scrape).
How & Where It’s Used
Common cleaning verb for tough dirt.