nounπShareThe removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water."Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure."geologyenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall."The deep scour at the base of the small waterfall created a perfect, natural swimming hole. "geographygeologyenvironmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing."The sheep's wool was taken to the scour before it could be spun into yarn. "processindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water)."The strong river current scoured the riverbed, removing rocks and sand. "actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge."to scour a horse"medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery."If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."animaldiseaseagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cleanse (without rubbing)."The mother carefully scourred the kitchen table to remove all the sticky remnants of the spilled juice. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo search an area thoroughly."They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."areaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run with speed; to scurry."Example Sentence: "When the bell rang, the students began to scour the hallway to get to their next class." "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move swiftly over; to brush along."The cleaning crew meticulously scoured the classroom floor after the students left. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading