Definition of "scrubbing" [scrubbing]

• Present participle of scrub. (verb)
• An act of cleaning in which something is scrubbed. (noun)

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• "Meanwhile, the numbers in McDonnell's proposal will be getting a thorough scrubbing from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission."
• "Kathy could not believe their thoroughness in scrubbing down the shower and bathroom when she went in."
• "Also, if you have just been out in the sun and gotten a burn or even a tan, scrubbing is not recommended."