Definitions for scour

Definitions for (noun) scour

Main entry: scour

Definition: a place that is scoured (especially by running water)


Definitions for (verb) scour

Main entry: scour, flush, purge

Definition: rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

Usage: flush the wound with antibiotics; purge the old gas tank


Main entry: scour, scrub

Definition: clean with hard rubbing

Usage: She scrubbed his back


Main entry: scour, abrade

Definition: rub hard or scrub

Usage: scour the counter tops


Main entry: scour

Definition: examine minutely

Usage: The police scoured the country for the fugitive


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