Scour
/ˈskaʊə/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Scour
noun
- The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
"Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure."
- A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
- A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.
verb
- To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
"He scoured the burnt food from the pan."
- To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
- To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
"to scour a horse"
- To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
"If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."
- To cleanse (without rubbing).
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