scour

• Stelle, die durch die Erosionskraft von strömendem Wasser oder anderen abrasiven Kräften ausgewaschen, freigespült oder ausgeräumt wurde.

A noun referring to a place that has been cleaned, cleared, or worn away by the action of running water or other abrasive forces.

1. Scoured placeC1formal

   A location that has been cleaned or worn away by the action of water or other abrasive forces.

   Ausspülung

   • The river created a deep scour in the canyon wall.
   • The flood left a scour along the riverbank.
   • Geologists studied the scour formed by the glacier.

• Deutsches Verb für das gründliche Reinigen oder Polieren einer Oberfläche durch kräftiges Reiben sowie für das systematische Durchsuchen eines Gebiets oder Materials.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning or polishing something by rubbing it vigorously, or searching thoroughly through an area or material.

1. Examine thoroughlyB2formal

   To search or examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

   Gründlich durchsuchen

   • The detective scoured the crime scene for clues.
   • She scoured the internet for information about the rare disease.
   • They scoured the entire library for the missing book.

   Synonymecombhuntinspectrakeransackscanscrutinizesearchsweep

   Antonymeglanceskim

2. Clean by rubbingB1formal

   To clean something by rubbing it hard, often with a rough material or a cleaning agent.

   Ab- und Ausschrubben

   • He scoured the burnt pot with steel wool.
   • She scoured the kitchen sink until it shone.
   • The cleaner scoured the floor tiles to remove the stains.

   Synonymeabradebuffcleanpolishrubscrapescrub

   Antonymebesmirchdirtysmearsoilstain

3. Rinse or flushB2formal

   To clean or empty something by using a liquid, often water, to flush it out.

   Ausspülen

   • The plumber scoured the pipes with a high-pressure hose.
   • She scoured the bottle with hot water to remove the residue.
   • They scoured the tank with a chemical solution to purify it.

   Synonymeflushrinsesluiceswillwash