(shrubs collectively)

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• scrub — scrub1 scrubbable, adj. /skrub/, v., scrubbed, scrubbing, n. v.t. 1. to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., or against a rough surface in washing. 2. to subject to friction; rub. 3. to remove (dirt, grime, etc.) from something by hard r …   Universalium

• shrubbery — noun a) A planting of shrubs; a wide border to a garden where shrubs are thickly planted; or a similar larger area with a path winding through it. b) Shrubs collectively …   Wiktionary

• shrubbery — /shrub euh ree/, n., pl. shrubberies. 1. a planting of shrubs: He hit the croquet ball into the shrubbery. 2. shrubs collectively. [1740 50; SHRUB1 + ERY] * * * …   Universalium

• scrub — I [[t]skrʌb[/t]] v. scrubbed, scrub•bing, n. 1) to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., in washing 2) to remove (dirt, grime, etc.) from something by hard rubbing while washing 3) chem. to remove (impurities or undesirable components) from a gas… …   From formal English to slang

• shrubbery — shrub•ber•y [[t]ˈʃrʌb ə ri[/t]] n. pl. ber•ies 1) bot a planting of shrubs 2) bot shrubs collectively • Etymology: 1740–50 …   From formal English to slang

• shrubbery — /ˈʃrʌbəri / (say shrubuhree) noun (plural shrubberies) 1. shrubs collectively. 2. a plantation or plot of shrubs. {shrub1 + b + ery} …  

• shrubbery — [shrub′ər ē] n. 1. shrubs collectively 2. pl. shrubberies Brit. a place where many shrubs are grown …   English World dictionary

• shrub|ber|y — «SHRUHB uhr ee, SHRUHB ree», noun, plural ber|ies. 1. shrubs collectively or in a mass. 2. a place planted with shrubs …   Useful english dictionary

• scrub — I. /skrʌb / (say skrub) verb (scrubbed, scrubbing) –verb (t) 1. to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., or against a rough surface, in washing. 2. to cleanse (a gas). 3. Colloquial to cancel; get rid of. –verb (i) 4. Horseracing Colloquial (of a… …  

• spray´er — spray1 «spray», noun, verb. –n. 1. a) liquid going through the air in small drops: »We were wet with the sea spray. b) small drops, as of medicine, insecticide, disinfectant, cosmetic, paint, or starch, blown on something by compressed air or gas …   Useful english dictionary

• spray´a|ble — spray1 «spray», noun, verb. –n. 1. a) liquid going through the air in small drops: »We were wet with the sea spray. b) small drops, as of medicine, insecticide, disinfectant, cosmetic, paint, or starch, blown on something by compressed air or gas …   Useful english dictionary