Synonyms: scrubbing, scouring, scrub
Definition: the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Similar words: cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
Definition: the act of making something clean
Usage: he gave his shoes a good cleaning
Synonyms: scouring
Definition: moving over territory to search for something
Usage: scouring the entire area revealed nothing
Similar words: search, hunt, hunting
Definition: the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone