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
1
The act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard.
"The tiles needed a good scrubbing after the party."
2
The removal of impurities from gas or liquid.
"The plant uses scrubbing to reduce harmful emissions."
How to use scrubbing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of cleaning by hard rubbing, or industrially filtering out impurities.
Common pairings
a good scrubbing
gas scrubbing
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Word forms
- Plural
- scrubbings
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The tiles needed a good _____ after the party.
Etymology
Formed from scrub and -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for scrubbing
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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.
