noun

scrubbing

Scrubbing (noun) means the act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard. Example: “The tiles needed a good scrubbing after the party.”

noun

The act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard.

"The tiles needed a good scrubbing after the party."

The removal of impurities from gas or liquid.

"The plant uses scrubbing to reduce harmful emissions."

How to Use Scrubbing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of cleaning by hard rubbing, or industrially filtering out impurities.

Common pairings

a good scrubbing gas scrubbing

Word Forms

scrubbings plural

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Rhymes for scrubbing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “scrubbing” mean?

The word “scrubbing” means the act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard. In plain terms, the act of cleaning by hard rubbing, or industrially filtering out impurities.

How do you use “scrubbing” in a sentence?

Here is “scrubbing” used in a sentence: “The tiles needed a good scrubbing after the party.”

What part of speech is “scrubbing”?

“Scrubbing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “scrubbing” have?

“Scrubbing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard.