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."
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