Scrubbing
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The action of the verb to scrub countable, uncountable
- 2 the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water wordnet
- 3 An act of cleaning in which something is scrubbed. countable, uncountable
- 4 The removal of impurities from gas. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of scrub form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"Tom started scrubbing the floor."
Etymology
From scrub + -ing.