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scours Definition and Meaning in English (scours definition)

verb
Synonyms:scrubspolishes
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Scours definition: To clean a surface vigorously by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material or a strong cleaning agent.

Definitions of Scours

  1. 1verb

    To clean a surface vigorously by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material or a strong cleaning agent.

  2. 2verb

    To search an area or place very thoroughly and quickly for something specific.

Example Sentences

“She scours the kitchen floor every morning to keep it spotless.”

“The detective scours the crime scene for any hidden clues.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivescour
past tensescoured
present participlescouring
agent nounscourer

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Scours definition: To clean a surface vigorously by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material or a strong cleaning agent.
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'Scours' translates to 'scours' in English. Scours definition: To clean a surface vigorously by rubbing it hard with an abrasive material or a strong cleaning agent.
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