scrub out
To get rid of a stain or dirty mark by rubbing it hard with a brush or cloth
Meanings
To remove a stain, mark, or residue by scrubbing vigorously
"She spent twenty minutes trying to scrub out the red wine stain on the tablecloth."
To clean the inside of a container, pot, or enclosed space by scrubbing
"He scrubbed out the old paint tins before using them for storage."
(Medical) To complete the de-gowning and de-sterilisation process after a surgical procedure
"Once the operation was complete, the surgical team scrubbed out and headed to the break room."
Used both for removing specific marks/stains and for cleaning out the interior of containers or rooms. Also used informally in a medical context to mean completing the de-gowning process (opposite of 'scrub in').
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