scoured

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été nettoyé ou poli par frottement énergique, ou une zone qui a été fouillée minutieusement.

Describes something that has been cleaned or polished by vigorous rubbing, or an area that has been thoroughly searched.

1. Cleaned by rubbingB2formal

   Having been cleaned or polished by vigorous rubbing, often with an abrasive or detergent.

   récuré, frotté

   • The scoured pots were shining in the kitchen.
   • She used a scoured pan to cook the meal.
   • The scoured floor looked brand new after the cleaning.

   Synonymespolishedscrubbed

   Antonymesbefouledcontaminatedfouledpollutedsoiledstainedtainted

2. Searched thoroughlyB2formal

   Having been examined or searched very carefully and completely.

   examiné minutieusement

   • The scoured database revealed no matching records.
   • After a scoured search of the area, they found the missing keys.
   • The scoured archives provided the historical evidence needed.

   Synonymescombedhuntedransackedswept

   Antonymesskimmed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de nettoyer ou de polir quelque chose en frottant énergiquement, ou de fouiller minutieusement un lieu ou un matériau.

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.

   examiner minutieusement

   • 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.

   Synonymescombhuntinspectrakeransackscanscrutinizesearchsweep

   Antonymesglanceskim

2. Clean by rubbingB1formal

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

   récurer

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradebuffcleanpolishrubscrapescrub

   Antonymesbesmirchdirtysmearsoilstain

3. Rinse or flushB2formal

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

   Rincer ou laver à grande eau

   • 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.

   Synonymesflushrinsesluiceswillwash