Scouring Definition

noun

The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water.

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(of livestock) Diarrhea.

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verb

Present participle of scour.

Scouring the entire area revealed nothing.
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Other Word Forms of Scouring

Noun

Singular:
scouring
Plural:
scourings

Scouring Sentence Examples

  • Sirian is scouring the forest for you!

  • Martha and Betsy chatted constantly over decorating ideas and their new hobby, scouring the area for antiques.

  • He paused and brushed wet hair from her face with one hand, scouring her features.

  • The action of the continental glacier in scouring down the passes between the St Lawrence and southern drainage, and in turning streams southward, has facilitated the building of railways across the divides.

  • Alex glanced at Carmen, his gaze scouring her face.

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Words Starting With

SSCSCO

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GNGING

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Words Starting With S and Ending With G

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