SCOUR
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Scrabble
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Definition
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”
Source: Wiktionary
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