scrub down
оттирать
clean thoroughly
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scrub down with Russian translation
scrub down usage examples
После барбекю мы начинаем оттирать решётку гриля .
After the barbecue, we scrub down the grill until it's clean.
Она решила оттирать ванну щёткой и сильным чистящим средством.
She scrubbed down the bathtub with a brush and strong cleaner.
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scrub down belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scrub down synonyms
Related words worth learning together
She scrubbed the saucepan until it looked new.
to clean by vigorous rubbing, often using an abrasive substance; implies tougher, more abrasive action
He had to scour the burnt baking tray with a wire brush.
to clean a surface by wiping across it, often to remove dust or spills; similar to scrub down but usually less forceful
Wipe down the countertops after cooking.
to remove dirt or liquid by moving a cloth or hand across a surface; usually gentler than scrubbing
Wipe the table after dinner.
to clean by rinsing or washing a surface, emphasizing water use
They washed down the deck after sanding.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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scrub down meaning: what does it mean?
clean thoroughly
scrub down pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scrub down is pronounced as /ˈskrʌb daʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scrub down definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the barbecue, we scrub down the grill until it's clean. Translation: После барбекю мы начинаем оттирать решётку гриля .
Is scrub down part of Household chores vocabulary?
Yes, scrub down (оттирать) can be learned in the Household chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scrub down part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, scrub down (оттирать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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