Scour: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งผ
scour
[ skaสษr ]
cleaning
To clean or scrub (something) thoroughly, especially to remove dirt or impurities. To search through (a place or thing) thoroughly in order to find something.
Synonyms
clean, hunt, purge, scrub, search
Examples of usage
- She scoured the kitchen floor until it sparkled.
- He scoured the internet for information on the topic.
- The detective scoured the crime scene for evidence.
geology
A long, narrow, and deep ravine, gorge, or chasm, typically worn by fast-flowing water. A stretch of turbulent water in a river or sea.
Synonyms
canyon, channel, chasm, gorge, ravine
Examples of usage
- The river cut a deep scour through the rock formations.
- The ship encountered rough scours in the open sea.
Translations
Translations of the word "scour" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esfregar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคธเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช scheuern
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggosok
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ szorowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฆใ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท frotter
๐ช๐ธ fregar
๐น๐ท ovmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธ์ง๋ฅด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ drhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ drhnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฆๆด (cฤxว)
๐ธ๐ฎ ribati
๐ฎ๐ธ skรบra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแฃแคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษmizlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ fregar
Word origin
The word 'scour' originated from Middle English 'scouren', from Old French 'escurer', of Germanic origin. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The sense of cleaning thoroughly has been prevalent throughout its history, reflecting the action of scrubbing or searching meticulously.
See also: scouring.