scour


Definition: Meaning of, scour in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈskaʊə /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
scour scoured scoured
Present Participle Third Person Singular
scouring scours
[transitive]
  1. to search very carefully and thoroughly through an area, a document etc
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  2. also scour out to clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it with a rough material [=  scrub]
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  3. also scour out to form a hole by continuous movement over a long period
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