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scourer

/ˈskaʊə.rər/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die etwas mit einem Scheuermittel oder abrasivem Schwamm reinigt, oder jemanden, der viel und energisch umherreist.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈskaʊə.rər/

A noun referring to a person who cleanses by scouring, or someone who travels widely and energetically.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die etwas mit einem Scheuermittel oder abrasivem Schwamm reinigt, oder jemanden, der viel und energisch umherreist.
  1. Cleaning tool or person B1 formal

    A tool, such as a pad or brush, used for scrubbing and cleaning surfaces; or a person who cleans by scouring.

    • She used a metal scourer to remove the burnt food from the pan.
    • The kitchen scourer was worn out after cleaning the greasy stove.
    • He worked as a scourer in the old factory, scrubbing the machinery.

    🇩🇪Reinigungsmittel oder Reinigungskraft

    Synonyme: cleanerscrubber

  2. Energetic traveler B2 formal

    A person who travels widely and energetically, often searching for something.

    • The explorer was a renowned scourer of remote jungles.
    • As a scourer of ancient ruins, she discovered many lost artifacts.
    • He became a scourer of the desert, seeking hidden oases.

    🇩🇪ruheloser Reisender

    Synonyme: roamerroverwanderer

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