CEFR B2

scour

verb

Meaning

Cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it with a hard or abrasive material.

Examples

She had to scour the rusted metal gate before applying a fresh coat of paint.
You will need a steel wool pad to scour the grime off the grill.

Synonyms: scrub, clean, polish, abrade

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scour (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /skaʊər/

Definition

Cleaning a surface thoroughly by rubbing it with a hard or abrasive material.

Examples

She had to scour the rusted metal gate before applying a fresh coat of paint.
You will need a steel wool pad to scour the grime off the grill.
He spent the entire afternoon scouring the pots and pans until they shone like new.

How to Use scour

scour something for something (prepositional phrase): Searching a location to find a specific item. — "We scoured the house for our lost keys."
scour with (prepositional phrase): Using a specific tool to clean a surface. — "You should scour the pan with a coarse sponge."

Synonyms of scour

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