NOUN
  • Definition - The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
  • Example - Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.
  • Definition - A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
  • Example - Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.
  • Definition - A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.
  • Example - Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.
VERB
  • Definition - To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
  • Example - He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
  • Definition - To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
  • Example - He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
  • Definition - To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
  • Example - to scour a horse
  • Definition - To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
  • Example - If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.
  • Definition - To cleanse (without rubbing).
  • Example - If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.
Words in your word
5 Letter Words
scour 7
4 Letter Words
cors 6 crus 6 curs 6 orcs 6 rocs 6 ours 4 sour 4
3 Letter Words
cor 5 cos 5 cru 5 cur 5 orc 5 roc 5 soc 5 ors 3 our 3 sou 3
2 Letter Words
or 2 os 2 so 2 us 2
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