scrub out
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To leave a surgical operating theater where one has previously scrubbed in.
verb
To scrub until all uncleanliness has been removed.
Example Sentences
- "17 May 2012, New Scientist, New device lets surgeons check medical images during an operation without having to scrub out."
- "His grandfather insisted on spotless good order, and the shop had a reputation for cleanliness, one maintained by Frank’s mum, who for years would get down on her knees and scrub out."