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scrub down

scrub down

Meaning of scrub down

clean thoroughly

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British English/ˈskrʌb daʊn/
American English/ˈskrʌb daʊn/
Russian transcription[ətʲtʲɪˈratʲ]
scrub down
scrub down - оттирать
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scrub down with Russian translation

scrub down usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После барбекю мы начинаем оттирать решётку гриля .

After the barbecue, we scrub down the grill until it's clean.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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 downоттирать
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

scrub down synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scrub down / scrub / scour / wipe down / wipe / wash down

🇬🇧English
scrub down

to clean a surface thoroughly by vigorous scrubbing

B1Often

They had to scrub down the patio before guests arrived.

Им пришлось оттирать патио перед приездом гостей.

🇬🇧English

to rub hard to remove dirt or stains

B1Very Often

She scrubbed the saucepan until it looked new.

Она оттирала кастрюлю, пока она не выглядела как новая.

S
🇬🇧English
scour

to clean by vigorous rubbing, often using an abrasive substance; implies tougher, more abrasive action

B2Rarely

He had to scour the burnt baking tray with a wire brush.

Ему пришлось сильно оттирать пригоревший противень металлической щёткой.

🇬🇧English

to clean a surface by wiping across it, often to remove dust or spills; similar to scrub down but usually less forceful

B1Often

Wipe down the countertops after cooking.

Протри столешницы после готовки.

🇬🇧English

to remove dirt or liquid by moving a cloth or hand across a surface; usually gentler than scrubbing

B1Very Often

Wipe the table after dinner.

Протри стол после ужина.

W
🇬🇧English
wash down

to clean by rinsing or washing a surface, emphasizing water use

B1Often

They washed down the deck after sanding.

Они помыли (обмыли) декинг после шлифовки.

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scrub down translation: оттирать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce scrub down

/ˈskrʌb daʊn/

scrub down translation

оттирать

scrub down examples

After the barbecue, we scrub down the grill until it's clean.

scrub down transcription

/ˈskrʌb daʊn/, /ˈskrʌb daʊn/

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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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