scrubber

English

/ˈskɹʌbɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person or appliance that cleans floors or similar by scrubbing.
  • A device that removes impurities from gases.
  • (historical) A machine for washing leather after the tanpit.
  • (AU) An animal that breaks away from the herd.
  • (British) A prostitute or a slovenly woman.
  • (GUI) A horizontal bar allowing the user to set the playback position.

Etymology

Suffix from English scrub.

Origin

English

scrub

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