scrub >> skrʌb
Definition: [verb] rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Example: he had to scrub the floor
Definition: [verb] cancel or abandon (something).
Example: the first two races had to be scrubbed because of blustery winds and rough seas
Definition: [verb] use water to remove impurities from (gas or vapour).
Example: the vapour is scrubbed by the condensate
Definition: [verb] (of a driver) allow (a tyre) to slide or scrape across the road surface so as to reduce speed.
Example: I usually only scrub the front tyre when I get into a turn too hot
Definition: [verb] (of a rider) rub the arms and legs urgently on a horse's neck and flanks to urge it to move faster.
Example: by now the field was spreadeagled and scrubbing to keep in touch with the hounds
Definition: [noun] an act of scrubbing something or someone.
Example: give the floor a good scrub
Definition: [noun] a semi-abrasive cosmetic lotion applied to the face or body in order to cleanse the skin.
Example: don't use facial scrubs if your skin is sensitive
Definition: [noun] special hygienic clothing worn by surgeons during operations.
Example: Bill emerged from the delivery room in green scrubs