scrubbing-brush

She uses a scrubbing-brush to clean the dirty floor tiles.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stiff brush for scrubbing: A "scrubbing-brush" is a brush with firm, hard bristles designed for cleaning surfaces by vigorous rubbing, typically used for tasks like cleaning floors, sinks, or laundry.

Usage Examples

• (A stiff brush for cleaning with force.)
• (A brush with hard bristles for vigorous cleaning.)

Advanced Usage

• "to work like a scrubbing-brush": to clean or scrub with great effort and thoroughness.
  • She worked like a scrubbing-brush on the old tiles, removing every bit of grime. (She cleaned with intense, persistent effort.)

Variants and Related Words

• Scrub (verb): to rub hard in order to clean.
  • He scrubbed the pot until it shone. (He cleaned it with vigorous rubbing.)
• Brush (noun): an implement with bristles for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
  • She used a soft brush for her hair. (A tool with bristles for grooming.)

Synonyms

• Scouring brush: a brush used for scouring or cleaning by rubbing.
• Deck brush: a large, stiff brush used for cleaning decks or floors.

Related Idioms

• Scrub up: to clean oneself thoroughly, especially before surgery.
  • The surgeon had to scrub up before the operation. (He washed his hands and arms thoroughly.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Scrub out: to remove by scrubbing.

  • She scrubbed out the stain with a scrubbing-brush. (She removed the stain by vigorous cleaning.)

• Scrub off: to remove dirt or marks by scrubbing.

  • He scrubbed off the paint from the floor with a scrubbing-brush. (He cleaned off the paint.)