English dictionary

scour

/sk/AU/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

noun.location

Source: WordNet 3.0
Diarrh&oelig;a or dysentery among cattle.

noun

Source: webster1913
The act of scouring.

noun

Source: webster1913

examine minutely

verb.contact

Examples
The police scoured the country for the fugitive.

Synonyms explore

Source: WordNet 3.0
clean with hard rubbing

verb.contact

Synonyms scrub

Source: WordNet 3.0
rub hard or scrub

verb.contact

Examples
Scour the counter tops.

Synonyms abrade

Source: WordNet 3.0
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

verb.change

Synonyms flush purge

Source: WordNet 3.0
To rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick, especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, etc., as articles of dress.

verb

Source: webster1913
To clean anything by rubbing.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cleanse or clear, as by a current of water; to flush.

verb

Source: webster1913