Phrase guide

scrubbing brush

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A short brush with stiff bristles, usually handheld, used for scrubbing floors etc. Sometimes with a broom handle like a push broom.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: brush, tool

2

noun

Meaning 2

a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: scrub brush, scrubber

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: brush

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bashkir: ҡырғыс (qırğıs) — short brush
  • Danish: skrubbebørste — short brush
  • Finnish: juuriharja — short brush
  • French: éponge à récurer — short brush
  • Irish: scuab sciúrtha — short brush
  • Italian: brusca — short brush
  • Norman: scrobbine-broche — short brush
  • Polish: szczotka do szorowania — short brush
  • Swedish: skurborste — short brush
  • Turkish: yer fırçası — short brush
  • Turkish: yer temizleme fırçası — short brush