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Scours

verb
Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.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."
2.verbTo remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
3.verbTo clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
"to scour a horse"
4.verbTo (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
"If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."
5.verbTo cleanse (without rubbing).
6.verbTo search an area thoroughly.
"They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."
7.verbTo run with speed; to scurry.
8.verbTo move swiftly over; to brush along.
9.nounDiarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
10.nounA place where wool was washed and cleaned.

Synonyms

abradescrubflushwhite scourhoovemurrainscurbrowsecoursingcursuspseudocowpoxcourser

Rhymes With

small hoursempowersglowershoursfloursoursflowerssours
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