scours

[US]/[ˈskʊər]/
[UK]/[ˈskʊər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (plural of scour)A mark or abrasion caused by rubbing or friction.
v. (past tense of scour)To clean by rubbing vigorously, often with an abrasive.; To search an area thoroughly, especially for food.; To wear away or erode by action of water or wind.
Word Forms
Pluralscourss

Phrases & Collocations

scours the earth

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scouring pads

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scoured clean

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scouring the internet

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scours relentlessly

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scoured surfaces

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scouring agent

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scouring the area

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scoured pots

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scouring for deals

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Example Sentences

the detective scours the crime scene for any clues.

Detektiven undersøger gerningsstedet for spor.

she scours the internet for the best deals on flights.

Hun søger på internettet efter de bedste tilbud på flybilletter.

he scours the library shelves for a rare book.

Han gennemgår bibliotekets hylder for at finde en sjælden bog.

the landlord scours the property for signs of damage.

Udlejeren undersøger ejendommen for tegn på skader.

journalists scours government documents for important information.

Journalisterne gennemgår regeringsdokumenter for vigtig information.

the company scours the market for new opportunities.

Virksomheden søger på markedet efter nye muligheder.

he scours the countryside for wild mushrooms.

Han gennemgår landskabet for at finde vilde svampe.

the researcher scours databases for relevant data.

Forskeren gennemgår databaser for relevante data.

she scours the menu for vegetarian options.

Hun gennemgår menuen for vegetariske muligheder.

the editor scours the manuscript for errors.

Redaktøren gennemgår manuskriptet for fejl.

the team scours the area for missing hikers.

Holdet gennemgår området for at finde de savnede vandrere.

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