Scouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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scouring

[ ˈskaʊərɪŋ ]

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cleaning product

Scouring refers to the process of cleaning a surface thoroughly by scrubbing or rubbing it with an abrasive material or cleaner.

Synonyms

cleaning, rubbing, scrubbing

Examples of usage

The scouring powder effectively removed the tough stains from the sink.
She used a scouring pad to scrub the greasy residue off the pan.

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searching

Scouring also refers to searching an area or place thoroughly in order to find something.

Synonyms

hunting, looking, searching

Examples of usage

The police were scouring the area for any clues to the crime.
They spent hours scouring the library for the rare book.

Translations

Translations of the word "scouring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfregação

🇮🇳 मलना

🇩🇪 Scheuern

🇮🇩 menggosok

🇺🇦 чистка

🇵🇱 szorowanie

🇯🇵 こすり洗い

🇫🇷 frotter

🇪🇸 fregado

🇹🇷 ovma

🇰🇷 문지르기

🇸🇦 تنظيف

🇨🇿 drhnutí

🇸🇰 drhnutie

🇨🇳 擦洗

🇸🇮 drgnjenje

🇮🇸 skúra

🇰🇿 ысқылау

🇬🇪 ხეხვა

🇦🇿 ovmaq

🇲🇽 fregado

Word origin

The word 'scouring' originated from Middle English 'scowren', which in turn came from Old French 'escurer', meaning 'to cleanse'. The use of 'scouring' in the context of searching thoroughly dates back to the 16th century.