Definition of scrubber Scrubber

/skɹʌˈbɚ/ - [skruber] - scrub•ber

We found 9 definitions of scrubber from 4 different sources.

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What does scrubber mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: scrubbers

scrubber - a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck)
  worker sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae
scrubber - a purifier that removes impurities from a gas
scrubber - a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
  scrub brush, scrubbing brush
  brush contact with something dangerous or undesirable; "I had a brush with danger on my way to work"; "he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • scrubber (Noun)
    A person or appliance that cleans floors etc by scrubbing.
  • scrubber (Noun)
    A device that removes impurities from gases.
  • scrubber (Noun)
    A prostitute, or a slovenly woman.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • scrubber (n.)
    One who, or that which, scrubs; esp., a brush used in scrubbing.
  • scrubber (n.)
    A gas washer. See under Gas.

Part of speech

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  • scrubber, noun, singular of scrubbers.
  • scrubber, adjective, comparative of scrub.

Pronunciation

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