Scour
/ˈskaʊə/
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).
Anagrams of Scour
Letter Values
s1
c3
o1
u1
r1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Scour
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Scour"
Scour is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Scour" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "scour" is a low-scoring word.