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scouring

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Noun — The act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing.

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What does “scouring” mean?

The word “scouring” means the act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing. In plain terms, the action of scrubbing something clean, or water wearing away a channel.

How do you pronounce “scouring”?

“Scouring” is pronounced SKOW-uh-rihng (/ˈskaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “scouring” in a sentence?

Here is “scouring” used in a sentence: “A good scouring got the grime off the oven door.”

What part of speech is “scouring”?

“Scouring” is a noun.

How many meanings does “scouring” have?

“Scouring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing.

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