scrubbable
|scrub-ba-ble|
B2
/ˈskrʌbəbəl/
(scrub)
clean by rubbing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scrub' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'schrobben,' where 'schrob-' meant 'to rub or scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'schrobben' transformed into the English word 'scrub,' and eventually led to the modern English word 'scrubbable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rub or scrape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being scrubbed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being scrubbed or cleaned by scrubbing.
The walls are scrubbable, making them easy to clean.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 14:16