noun🔗ShareÉrosion, affouillementThe removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water."Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure."L'érosion des ponts peut creuser des trous d'affouillement et compromettre l'intégrité de la structure.geologyenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCreusement, excavationA 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. "Le creusement profond au pied de la petite cascade a créé un trou de nage parfait et naturel.geographygeologyenvironmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLieu de lavage de la laineA 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 laine du mouton a été emmenée au lieu de lavage avant de pouvoir être filée en fil.processindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRécurer, frotter, nettoyerTo 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."Il a récuré les aliments brûlés de la poêle.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRécurer, nettoyer, balayerTo 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. "Le fort courant de la rivière a récuré le lit de la rivière, emportant roches et sable.actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePurger, nettoyerTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge."to scour a horse"Purger un cheval.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouffrir de diarrhéeTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery."If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."Si un agneau souffre de diarrhée, ne tardez pas à le traiter.animaldiseaseagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNettoyerTo cleanse (without rubbing)."The mother carefully scourred the kitchen table to remove all the sticky remnants of the spilled juice. "La mère a soigneusement nettoyé la table de la cuisine pour enlever tous les restes collants du jus renversé.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouiller, explorerTo search an area thoroughly."They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."Ils ont fouillé la scène de crime à la recherche d'indices.areaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFuir, se précipiterTo run with speed; to scurry."Example Sentence: "When the bell rang, the students began to scour the hallway to get to their next class." "Quand la cloche a sonné, les élèves ont commencé à se précipiter dans le couloir pour se rendre à leur prochain cours.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouiller, parcourirTo move swiftly over; to brush along."The cleaning crew meticulously scoured the classroom floor after the students left. "L'équipe de nettoyage a fouillé méticuleusement le sol de la salle de classe après le départ des élèves.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
