sfregare — meaning in English

English meaning

• chafe noun Warmth produced by rubbing against something.
• scrub verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
• scuff verb To scrape or drag the feet while walking, or to scratch a surface by rubbing.

Senses

sfregare is used for these senses in English:

• chafe (intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
• scrub (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
• scuff To scrape the feet while walking.

chafe — full definition

1. noun Warmth produced by rubbing against something.
2. noun Soreness or wear brought about by rubbing.
3. noun A feeling of annoyance or anger.

scrub — full definition

1. verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
2. verb To cancel a planned event or task.
3. noun Low, dense vegetation or brush, often on poor soil.
4. noun (informal, gaming/sports) An inexperienced or unskilled player.
5. noun A short-sleeved uniform worn by medical staff, especially in surgery.

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