scrubbed
/ˈskrʌbd/ · scurbed
verb
- past tense of 'scrub', meaning to clean or wash something thoroughly. She scrubbed the dirty dishes until they sparkled.
- past tense of 'scrub', meaning to remove or erase something, such as a mark or a stain. He scrubbed the stain from the carpet with a cleaning solution.
adjective
- having been cleaned or washed thoroughly. The scrubbed floors looked brand new.
Did you know? The word 'scrubbed' has been used in various contexts, including in medicine, where it refers to the removal of dead skin cells or other debris from a wound.