SCUM
/skʌm/
8
Scrabble
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WWF
S(1) C(3) U(1) M(3)
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Definition
/skʌm/
noun
- A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).“During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.”
- A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds“These organisms form scum in large quantities.”
- The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
- (chiefly US) semen
- A reprehensible person or persons.“People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives.”
verb
- To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
- To remove (something) as scum.
- To become covered with scum.
- To scour (the land, sea etc.).
- To gather together, as scum.
Source: Wiktionary
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