word
Scouring
SKOW-ur-ihng
/ˈskaʊɜːrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scouring
Dictionary meaning
The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
Examples
- Scouring the entire area revealed nothing.
Synonyms: scrubbing
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