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scrub in German

scrub in German is Buschwerk, Gestrüpp, scheuern — scrub means to clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.

scrub in German

Buschwerk
noun
(uncountable) A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant.
Gestrüpp
noun
(uncountable) A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant.
Gestrüpp
noun
scheuern
verb
(transitive) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening
schrubben
verb
(transitive) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening

What does "scrub" mean?

  1. verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
    "She scrubbed the pots until they shone."
  2. verb To cancel a planned event or task.
    "Mission control scrubbed the launch due to bad weather."
  3. noun Low, dense vegetation or brush, often on poor soil.
    "The trail cut through thick scrub before reaching the ridge."
  4. noun (informal, gaming/sports) An inexperienced or unskilled player.
    "He got called a scrub after losing every round."

scrub in a sentence

  • She scrubbed the pots until they shone.
  • He scrubbed the grease stain off the driveway.
  • Mission control scrubbed the launch due to bad weather.
  • The trail cut through thick scrub before reaching the ridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scrub" in German?

"scrub" in German is Buschwerk, Gestrüpp, scheuern. scrub means: To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.

How do you use "scrub" in a sentence?

Example: "She scrubbed the pots until they shone." In German, "scrub" is Buschwerk, Gestrüpp, scheuern.

Are there other ways to say "scrub" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scrub": Buschwerk, Gestrüpp, scheuern, schrubben.

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