What does SCOUR mean?

Scour

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to clean or polish something by rubbing it hard, especially with a rough material
• verb: to search through an area or place thoroughly in order to find something
• noun: a thorough search of an area or place to find something

Pronunciations:

• US: /skaʊr/
• UK: /skaʊə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scour" comes from the Middle English word "scouren," which means "to rub clean." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of "scour" is commonly used to describe the act of cleaning or polishing something by rubbing it hard, while the noun form is used to describe a thorough search of an area or place to find something.

Synonyms:

• verb: scrub, clean, polish, buff
• verb: search, comb, hunt, rummage
• noun: search, hunt, rummage, exploration

Related Words:

• score
• scout
• scuba
• scuff
• sculk

Example Sentences:

• The maid will scour the kitchen until it sparkles.
• The detectives scoured the area for any clues.
• The police conducted a scour of the woods for the missing hiker.