scrubbed

[ skruhb-id ]

/ ˈskrʌb ɪd /

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adjective Archaic.

stunted; scrubby.

Origin of scrubbed

First recorded in 1590–1600; scrub² + -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM scrubbed

un·scrubbed, adjective well-scrubbed, adjective

Words nearby scrubbed

scrub turkey, scrub typhus, scrub up, scrub-bird, scrub-up, scrubbed, scrubber, scrubboard, scrubby, scrubdown, scrubland

Definition for scrubbed (2 of 2)

scrub ¹

[ skruhb ]

/ skrʌb /

verb (used with object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., or against a rough surface in washing.

to subject to friction; rub.

to remove (dirt, grime, etc.) from something by hard rubbing while washing.

Chemistry. to remove (impurities or undesirable components) from a gas by chemical means, as sulfur dioxide from smokestack gas or carbon dioxide from exhaled air in life-support packs.

to cancel or postpone (a space flight or part of a mission): Ground control scrubbed the spacewalk.

Slang. to do away with; cancel: Scrub your vacation plans—there's work to do!

verb (used without object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

to cleanse something by hard rubbing.

to cleanse one's hands and arms as a preparation to performing or assisting in surgery (often followed by up).

noun

an act or instance of scrubbing.

a canceled or postponed space flight, launching, scheduled part of a space mission, etc.

something, as a cosmetic preparation, used for scrubbing.

Origin of scrub

1300–50; Middle English scrobben (noun) < Middle Dutch schrobben

OTHER WORDS FROM scrub

scrub·ba·ble, adjective non·scrub·ba·ble, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for scrubbed

Scrubbed Graeme Wood, New York I watched online as a college classmate went from disgrace to redemption in months.

The Week’s Best Longreads for June 22, 2013 |David Sessions |June 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Off the Record ABC “scrubbed a few curse words” but largely allowed every quote to be used.

Morning TV Wars: 15 Revelations From Brian Stelter’s ‘Top of the Morning’ |The Daily Beast |April 23, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
On Friday, her personal website and Facebook page were scrubbed from the Internet.

Alleged Petraeus Mistress Suggested She Was Privy to State Secrets |Eli Lake |November 12, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Also scrubbed were the latest-generation stealth helicopters, known as “ghost hawks.”

Myths of the Bin Laden Raid |Richard Miniter |November 7, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Bachmann eventually relented and scrubbed the VA cutbacks from her proposal.

Michele Bachmann's Attack on Veterans |Laura Colarusso |February 18, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
The deck has been scrubbed and so have some of the passengers.

The Immigrant Tide, Its Ebb and Flow |Edward A. Steiner
I hate to be scrubbed within an inch of my life as much as you do, but I'm not saying so to-day.

Carl and the Cotton Gin |Sara Ware Bassett
Several days before Christmas, the whole farmhouse was scrubbed and cleaned, while bread was baked and ale brewed.

Our Little Finnish Cousin |Clara Vostrovsky Winlow
"Let's leave it until Monday," said Mabel, who looked very much as if the others had scrubbed the floor with her.

Dandelion Cottage |Carroll Watson Rankin
"You've scrubbed around," the trainer said, appraising George's long, muscular legs.

The Guarded Heights |Wadsworth Camp

British Dictionary definitions for scrubbed (1 of 2)

scrub ¹

/ (skrʌb) /

verb scrubs, scrubbing or scrubbed

to rub (a surface) hard, with or as if with a brush, soap, and water, in order to clean it

to remove (dirt), esp by rubbing with a brush and water

(intr foll by up) (of a surgeon) to wash the hands and arms thoroughly before operating

(tr) to purify (a vapour or gas) by removing impurities

(tr) informal to delete or cancel

(intr) horse racing slang (of jockeys) to urge a horse forwards by moving the arms and whip rhythmically forwards and backwards alongside its neck

noun

the act of or an instance of scrubbing

Word Origin for scrub

C14: from Middle Low German schrubben, or Middle Dutch schrobben

British Dictionary definitions for scrubbed (2 of 2)

scrub ²

/ (skrʌb) /

noun

vegetation consisting of stunted trees, bushes, and other plants growing in an arid area
(as modifier)scrub vegetation

an area of arid land covered with such vegetation

an animal of inferior breeding or condition
(as modifier)a scrub bull

a small or insignificant person

anything stunted or inferior

sport, US and Canadian a player not in the first team

the scrub Australian informal a remote place, esp one where contact with people can be avoided

adjective

small, stunted, or inferior

sport, US and Canadian

(of a player) not in the first team
(of a team) composed of such players
(of a contest) between scratch or incomplete teams

Word Origin for scrub

C16: variation of shrub 1

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scrubbed

adjective Archaic.

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Definition for scrubbed (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

verb (used without object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

noun

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verb scrubs, scrubbing or scrubbed

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noun

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scrubbed

adjective Archaic.

Origin of scrubbed

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Words nearby scrubbed

Definition for scrubbed (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

verb (used without object), scrubbed, scrub·bing.

noun

Origin of scrub

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verb scrubs, scrubbing or scrubbed

noun

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noun

adjective

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