I . v. a.
1.
Clean ( by friction ), brighten, rub hard, scrub, cleanse.
2.
Clean, cleanse, whiten.
3.
Range over, brush along, pass swiftly over.
4.
Purge ( violently ).
5.
Rake, search closely.
6.
Obliterate, efface, cleanse away, remove.
7.
Overrun, sweep clear, drive away.
II . v. n.
1.
Clean ( by rubbing ).
2.
Clean, cleanse.
3.
Be purged.
4.
Course, career, scamper, range, run swiftly.