verb🔗ShareScheuern, schrubben, reinigenTo clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent."He scoured the burnt food from the pan."Er schrubbte das angebrannte Essen aus der Pfanne.actionutensilserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReinigen, säubern, wegspülenTo remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water)."The floodwaters were scouring the riverbanks, carrying away trees and soil. "Die Flut reinigte die Ufer und riss Bäume und Erde mit sich.environmentactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReinigen, säubernTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge."to scour a horse"Ein Pferd reinigen.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharean Durchfall erkrankenTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery."If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."Wenn ein Lamm an Durchfall erkrankt, zögern Sie die Behandlung nicht hinaus.animaldiseaseagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReinigen, säubernTo cleanse (without rubbing)."The heavy rain was scouring the dirt off the car. "Der starke Regen reinigte den Schmutz vom Auto.actionutilityprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsuchen, absuchenTo search an area thoroughly."They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."Sie durchsuchten den Tatort nach Hinweisen.areaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHuschen, flitzenTo run with speed; to scurry."The children were scouring across the playground to get to the ice cream truck. "Die Kinder huschten über den Spielplatz, um zum Eiswagen zu gelangen.actionsportwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchkämmen, absuchenTo move swiftly over; to brush along."The cat was scouring the garden, chasing after butterflies. "Die Katze durchkämmte den Garten und jagte Schmetterlingen hinterher.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScheuern, SchrubbenThe act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water."The scouring of the bathtub took hours, but it finally looked clean. "Das Scheuern der Badewanne dauerte Stunden, aber schließlich sah sie sauber aus.actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDurchfallDiarrhea. (Now used only of livestock, though also sometimes used of humans into the 1600s.)"The farmer worried about the calf after noticing signs of scouring in the pen. "Der Bauer machte sich Sorgen um das Kalb, nachdem er Anzeichen von Durchfall im Stall bemerkt hatte.diseaseanimalmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
