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."actionutensilserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "environmentactionnatureChat 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 heavy rain was scouring the dirt off the car. "actionutilityprocessChat 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."The children were scouring across the playground to get to the ice cream truck. "actionsportwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move swiftly over; to brush along."The cat was scouring the garden, chasing after butterflies. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDiarrhea. (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. "diseaseanimalmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
