To separate, as the coarse part of flax or hemp from the fine, by drawing it through the teeth of a hackle or hatchel.
To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning.
By extension (because the hackles of a rooster are lifted when it is angry), the hair on the nape of the neck in dogs and other animals; also used figuratively for humans.
Any flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk.
A feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet.
A type of jagged crack extending inwards from the broken surface of a fractured material.
A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
A plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair.
One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.
To rub anything hard, especially with a wet brush; to scour
To eliminate or to correct data from a set of records to bring it inline with other similar datasets
To maneuver the play position on a media editing system by using a scroll bar or touch-based interface.
To move a recording tape back and forth with a scrubbing motion to produce a scratching sound, or to do so by a similar use of a control on an editing system.
To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening
To be diligent and penurious
To call off a scheduled event; to cancel.
One of the common livestock of a region of no particular breed or not of pure breed, especially when inferior in size, etc. Often used to refer to male animals unsuited for breeding.
One not on the first team of players; a substitute.
An instance of scrubbing.
A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant
Any medical uniform consisting of a short-sleeved shirt and pants (trousers).
One who scrubs.
One who labors hard and lives meanly; a mean fellow.
A cancellation.
A worn-out brush.
One who is incompetent or unable to complete easy tasks.
An exfoliant for the body.
Clothing worn while performing surgery.
Vegetation of inferior quality, though sometimes thick and impenetrable, growing in poor soil or in sand; also, brush.
Mean; dirty; contemptible; scrubby.