OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 10362

scour

/ˈskaʊə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
fregar • refregar • restregar
To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
A light brown sand, of an exceeding fine grain, almost impalpable, from the river Sullane, near New-bridge, where it is found in plenty. It scours brass without scratching, cleans…
He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
purgar
To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
to scour a horse
📚 verb • entry_id 10363

scour

/ˈskaʊə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
batir • campear • camperear • esculcar • escurcar • peinar • rastrillar • rebuscar
To search an area thoroughly.
A search engine will scour the web for you.
They scoured the scene of the crime for clues.
Phrases
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