scouring

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по очистке поверхности путем трения щеткой с мылом и водой.esSustantivo que designa la acción de limpiar o pulir una superficie frotándola con un cepillo, estropajo o material abrasivo, generalmente con agua y jabón. También puede referirse a la búsqueda exhaustiva de algo en un lugar.frAction de nettoyer une surface en la frottant avec une brosse, du savon et de l'eau, ou avec un produit abrasif pour enlever les saletés ou les dépôts.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Oberfläche durch Reiben mit Bürste, Seife und Wasser oder mit abrasiven Mitteln zu reinigen; auch das abschleifende oder auswaschende Bearbeiten von Materialien.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de limpar uma superfície esfregando-a com escova, sabão e água, geralmente para remover sujeira ou resíduos; também pode indicar o ato de raspar, polir ou remover material por atrito.zh指用刷子、肥皂和水摩擦以清洁表面的动作，也常指擦洗、冲刷或侵蚀。arاسم يدل على عملية تنظيف السطح بالفرك بفرشاة مع الصابون والماء، وعملية إزالة الأوساخ أو الطبقات السطحية بالحك أو الكشط، وصقل السطح أو تلميعه.

1. Thorough search B2 formal

   The act of moving over a wide area in order to find something or someone.

   • The police conducted a scouring of the forest for the missing hiker.
   • A scouring of the archives revealed the original document.
   • The team's scouring of the coastline took several days.

   ruТщательный поискesRegistro minuciosofrratissagedegründliche SucheptBusca minuciosazh彻底搜索arبحث شامل

   Synonyms: combingexplorationhuntsearchsweep

2. Cleaning action B1 formal

   The process of cleaning a surface by rubbing it hard with a brush, soap, and water.

   • A thorough scouring removed the burnt food from the pan.
   • The scouring of the kitchen floor took an hour.
   • She gave the bathtub a good scouring with a sponge.

   ruЧисткаesfregadofrrécuragedeSchrubbenptEsfregaçãozh擦洗arالتنظيف بالفرك

   Synonyms: abrasionbrushingcleaningrubbingscrubbingwashing

• scourings plural form
• scourings' possessive plural form
• scouring's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по очистке или полировке чего-либо путем энергичного трения, или тщательного поиска по территории или материалу.esVerbo que designa la acción de limpiar o pulir algo frotando con fuerza, o de buscar minuciosamente en una zona o material.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de nettoyer ou de polir quelque chose en frottant énergiquement, ou de fouiller minutieusement un lieu ou un matériau.deDeutsches Verb für das gründliche Reinigen oder Polieren einer Oberfläche durch kräftiges Reiben sowie für das systematische Durchsuchen eines Gebiets oder Materials.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de limpar ou polir algo esfregando com energia, ou de procurar minuciosamente por uma área ou material.zh动词，表示用力摩擦以清洁或擦亮某物；也表示在某个区域或材料中仔细、彻底地搜寻。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تنظيف شيء أو تلميعه بالفرك الشديد، أو البحث بشكل شامل ودقيق في منطقة أو مادة.

1. Examine thoroughly B2 formal

   To search or examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

   • 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.

   ruТщательно исследоватьesExaminar minuciosamentefrexaminer minutieusementdeGründlich durchsuchenptExaminar minuciosamentezh彻底搜查arفحص شامل ودقيق

   Synonyms: combhuntinspectrakeransackscanscrutinizesearchsweep

   Antonyms: glanceskim

2. Clean by rubbing B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОттиратьesfregarfrrécurerdeAb- und AusschrubbenptEsfregar para limparzh擦洗arفرك للتنظيف

   Synonyms: abradebuffcleanpolishrubscrapescrub

   Antonyms: besmirchdirtysmearsoilstain

3. Rinse or flush B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПромыватьesEnjuagar o limpiar con líquidofrRincer ou laver à grande eaudeAusspülenptEnxaguarzh冲洗arغسل بالماء الجاري

   Synonyms: flushrinsesluiceswillwash

• scoured past participle
• scoured past simple
• scouring present participle
• scours third person singular