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   scrub

   /skrʌb/

   verb

   • 1. rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water: "he had to scrub the floor" Similar scourrubbrushspongeswabcleancleansewashwipe
   • ▪ remove dirt by rubbing hard: "it took ages to scrub off the muck"
   • ▪ thoroughly clean one's hands and arms before performing surgery: "the doctor scrubbed up and donned a protective gown"
   • ▪ (of a person) have a smart and well-groomed appearance after making a deliberate effort: informal British "the band scrub up well to play weddings and parties"
   • 2. cancel or abandon (something): informal "the first two races had to be scrubbed because of blustery winds and rough seas" Similar abolishscrapthrow outabandondropdo away withgive updiscontinuetake awaystopput an end tocancelcall offeliminatecutjettisondiscardforget (about)abortinformal:axeditchdumpjunkOpposite keeprestore
   • 3. use water to remove impurities from (gas or vapour): "the vapour is scrubbed by the condensate"
   • 4. (of a driver) allow (a tyre) to slide or scrape across the road surface so as to reduce speed: "I usually only scrub the front tyre when I get into a turn too hot"
   • ▪ (of a driver) reduce (speed) by allowing the tyres to slide or scrape across the road surface: "he slammed the bike down on the cases to scrub off speed"
   • 5. (of a rider) rub the arms and legs urgently on a horse's neck and flanks to urge it to move faster: "by now the field was spreadeagled and scrubbing to keep in touch with the hounds"

   noun

   • 1. an act of scrubbing something or someone: "give the floor a good scrub"
   • 2. a semi-abrasive cosmetic lotion applied to the face or body in order to cleanse the skin: "don't use facial scrubs if your skin is sensitive"
   • 3. special hygienic clothing worn by surgeons during operations: informal "Bill emerged from the delivery room in green scrubs"

   Word Origin late 16th century: probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schrobben, schrubben.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scrubbable adjective

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   5 days ago · Mechanical. Mechanical exfoliation uses a tool to rub against the skin and remove dry and dead skin cells. When you first start, use a washcloth to rub your face gently. You can also use a loofah for other body parts. Some people usually like to exfoliate with an exfoliating glove, a brush, or an exfoliating scrub in the shower.

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   5 days ago · When you ‘scrub up well’, it means you have made a lot of effort to look very smart or well presented. Neil, do you own any smart clothes? Of course I do – and so do the...

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   4 days ago · Stubs are used when lower-level of modules are missing or in a partially developed phase, and we want to test the main module. Drivers are used when higher-level of modules are missing or in a partially developed phase, and we want to test the lower (sub)- module.

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   1 day ago · The situation surrounding Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison and his recent DUI arrest appears to be quickly unfolding. Addison was detained near the California Highway Patrol at 11:36 ...

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   5 days ago · Breast density is a measure of how much fibrous and glandular tissue (referred to as fibroglandular tissue) there is in the breast relative to fat tissue. If you have higher breast density, it means that your breasts are comprised of more fibroglandular tissue compared to fat.

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   5 days ago · His 'Scrubs' character "Dr. Kelso," was seemingly desensitized by the death around him and was forced to make tough financial decisions without care of consequence to the patients or staff.

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   2 days ago · Scrub is a stunted tree or bush/shrub. Forest Blank It is described as openings amidst forests without any tree cover. It includes openings of assorted size and shapes as seen on the imagery.