CEFR B2

scouring

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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scouring (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.

How to Use scouring

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 scouring

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