What does scrub mean or Definition?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word scrub? That's all it means.

Enter word or name to Pronounce


Share this page with #HowToSay hashtag and Challenge your friends for how to pronounce any difficult words.

List of meaning for scrub

to rub a service very hard, usually with a brush or some other object

scrub, chaparral, bush(noun)

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

scrub, scrubbing, scouring(adj)

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

scrub(verb)

(of domestic animals) not selectively bred

scrub, scour(verb)

clean with hard rubbing

"She scrubbed his back"

scrub, scrub up(verb)

wash thoroughly

"surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"

cancel, call off, scratch, scrub(verb)

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

"Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"

a living thing much smaller than others of its kind

that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall

About Us

Welcome to howtosay.co.in – your online linguistic companion. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away.