noun🔗ShareSocavación, erosiónThe removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water."Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure."La socavación del puente puede excavar agujeros de socavación y comprometer la integridad de la estructura.geologyenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSocavación, erosiónA 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. "La profunda socavación en la base de la pequeña cascada creó un pozo de natación perfecto y natural.geographygeologyenvironmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLugar de lavado de lanaA 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. "La lana de la oveja fue llevada al lugar de lavado de lana antes de que pudiera ser hilada en hilo.processindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFregar, restregar, limpiarTo 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."Él fregó la comida quemada de la sartén.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFregar, limpiar, arrastrarTo 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. "La fuerte corriente del río fregó el lecho del río, eliminando rocas y arena.actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePurgar, limpiarTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge."to scour a horse"Purgar un caballo.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSufrir de diarreaTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery."If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."Si un cordero sufre de diarrea, no demore el tratamiento.animaldiseaseagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLimpiarTo cleanse (without rubbing)."The mother carefully scourred the kitchen table to remove all the sticky remnants of the spilled juice. "La madre limpió cuidadosamente la mesa de la cocina para quitar todos los restos pegajosos del jugo derramado.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegistrar, rastrearTo search an area thoroughly."They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."Registraron la escena del crimen en busca de pistas.areaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCorrer a toda prisa, escabullirseTo run with speed; to scurry."Example Sentence: "When the bell rang, the students began to scour the hallway to get to their next class." "Cuando sonó la campana, los estudiantes comenzaron a correr a toda prisa por el pasillo para llegar a su próxima clase.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegistrar, rastrearTo move swiftly over; to brush along."The cleaning crew meticulously scoured the classroom floor after the students left. "El equipo de limpieza registró meticulosamente el suelo del aula después de que los estudiantes se fueron.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
