scrubbed
word · lemma: scrub
Definition
Past tense of 'scrub': to clean something by rubbing hard, usually with a brush and water. It can also mean to remove something by rubbing.
Usage & Nuances
Used most often for cleaning hard surfaces (floors, pots). Common in the passive: 'The table was scrubbed clean.' Also used for removing stains, or in digital contexts ('scrubbed data'). Less formal; in medicine, 'scrubbed' means thoroughly cleaned (e.g. before surgery). Don't confuse with 'rubbed' (less intense cleaning).
Example Sentences
She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it was shiny.
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The doctor scrubbed his hands before surgery.
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He scrubbed the stain from his shirt.
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The old graffiti was scrubbed off the wall last week.
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After camping, my shoes were so dirty that I scrubbed them twice.
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All the personal information was scrubbed from the report before sharing it.
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