Definitions
1.nounThe removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water."Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure."
2.nounA place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
3.nounA place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.
4.verbTo 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."
5.verbTo remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
6.verbTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge."to scour a horse"
7.verbTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery."If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."
8.verbTo cleanse (without rubbing).