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scouring Definition and Meaning in English (scouring definition)

noun
Synonyms:scrubbingpolishingcleaning
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Scouring definition: The vigorous act of cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material.

Definitions of Scouring

  1. 1noun

    The vigorous act of cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material.

  2. 2noun

    The thorough and exhaustive act of searching a place or area very carefully for something.

Example Sentences

casual

“She spent the morning scouring the kitchen floor until it gleamed.”

formal

“The police began scouring the area for clues after the incident.”

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infinitivescour
past tensescoured
agent nounscourer

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Scouring definition: The vigorous act of cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material.
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'Scouring' translates to 'scouring' in English. Scouring definition: The vigorous act of cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material.
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