scrab

/ˈskræb/

Definitions

1. verb

to collect or gather something, especially by searching or rummaging

“She spent the afternoon scrabbing for seashells on the beach.”

2. verb

to remove or get rid of something unwanted

“He tried to scrub away the stubborn stain on the carpet.”

3. noun

a type of small, usually crustacean animal, such as a crab or a woodlouse

“The scrab scuttled across the floor and hid under the couch.”

Synonyms

  • glean
  • rummage
  • scour

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • amass