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scrubbing


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a hard substance or an abrasive tool.


Synonyms

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Rhymes
Words rhyming with scrubbing
tubbing , rubbing , hubbing
Variants
List of all variants of scrubbing that leads to same result
scrub , scrubbable , scrubbed , scrubbing , scrubs , scrub brush , scrub brushes , scrubbing brush , scrub off , scrubbed off , scrubbing off , scrubs off , scrub out , scrubbed out , scrubbing out , scrubs out , scrub up , scrubbed up , scrubbing up , scrubs up
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

scrubs, scrubbed, scrubbing, scrubbeds


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'scrubbing' comes from the Old English word 'scrubban', which means 'to rub' or 'to wear away'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that scrubbing can also be used as a verb in the context of data processing? In this sense, it refers to the process of cleaning and preparing data for analysis.

  2. Scrubbing is also an essential part of car washing. A good car wash involves scrubbing the body of the car with a brush and soap to remove dirt and grime.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cleaning: Scrubbing is a type of cleaning that involves using a hard substance or an abrasive tool to remove dirt and grime from a surface.

  2. Hygiene: Scrubbing is an essential part of maintaining good hygiene, especially for areas such as the kitchen and bathroom.


Culture
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Scrubbing is a common activity in various cultures and is often associated with cleanliness and hygiene. In literature, scrubbing is used as a metaphor for hard work or effort.

How to Memorize "scrubbing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself scrubbing a dirty surface with a brush and soap. Imagine the dirt being lifted off the surface as you rub.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scrubbing' with the feeling of cleanliness and the sound of a brush against a surface.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the sentence 'Scrubbing is a must, to keep things just' to help memorize the word.


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