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English Definitions
scour
N
a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
scour
V
clean with hard rubbing
scour
V
rub hard or scrub
scour
V
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
worn away as by water or ice or wind
N
someone who cleanses by scouring
scourer
N
someone who travels widely and energetically
scourge
N
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
scourge
N
something causing misery or death
scourge
N
a person who inspires fear or dread
scourge
V
punish severely; excoriate
scourge
V
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
N
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
N
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
N
a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders)
scouring
N
moving over territory to search for something
scouring
N
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
scouring pad
N
a small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans
N
evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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