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    SCRUB

    (noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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    Definitions

    There are 7 meanings of the word Scrub.

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    UK

    Scrub - as a noun

    Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    bushchaparral

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

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    scouringscrubbing
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    cleaningcleansingcleanup
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    moppingswabbing

    Scrub - as an adjective satellite

    (of domestic animals) not selectively bred

    Scrub - as a verb

    Clean with hard rubbing

    Example: "She scrubbed his back"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    scour
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    rub
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    holystone

    Wash thoroughly

    Example: "Surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    scrub up

    Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

    Example: "Call off the engagement"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    call offcancelscratch

    Scrub - as an adjective

    Mean; dirty; contemptible; scrubby.

    Example Sentences

    "I bought a new scrub for cleaning the dishes."
    "She wore a scrub while working at the hospital."
    "The scrub was made of soft cotton material."
    "He used a scrub to remove the stubborn stains."
    "The bathroom scrub was effective in removing grime."
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    Word Game Points

    Is SCRUB a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, scrub is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    SCRUB has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

    Is SCRUB a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, scrub is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    SCRUB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

    Is SCRUB a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, scrub is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    SCRUB has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of SCRUB
    Starts SStarts SCStarts SCRStarts SCRU
    Ends BEnds UBEnds RUBEnds CRUB
    Starts S & ends BStarts SC & ends BStarts S & ends UB
    Words containing SCRUBContaining S,C,R,U,B

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    Words
    scrubscourbscrumbscubers
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