A type of vegetation consisting of stunted trees and bushes. The landscape was dominated by dense scrub, making it difficult to navigate.
An act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard with a brush. She gave the floor a good scrub to remove the stains.
A person of little importance or a beginner, often used in a derogatory sense. He was considered a scrub by the more experienced players on the team.
Plural only. Clothing worn by hospital or medical staff, typically a short-sleeved shirt and pants, worn during surgery or other procedures. The nurse changed into her scrubs before entering the operating theater.
A dwarf or stunted shrub or tree. Only a few scrubs managed to grow on the arid slope.