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scour in German

scour in German is Ausspülen, Auswaschen, Erosion — scour means to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.

scour in German

Ausspülen
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
Auswaschen
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
Erosion
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
Ausspülung
noun
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
Auswaschung
noun
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
Erosionsfläche
noun
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
Kolk
noun
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
scheuern
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
abbürsten
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
abreiben
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
ausscheuern
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
blankscheuern
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
fegen
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
durchkämmen
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
durchsuchen
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
abkämmen
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
absuchen
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
durchforsten
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
durchstreifen
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
abspülen
verb
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
ausspülen
verb
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
durchspülen
verb
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
spülen
verb
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
wegspülen
verb
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.

What does "scour" mean?

  1. verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
    "She scoured the burnt pan until it shone."
  2. verb To search an area or source thoroughly for something.
    "Detectives scoured the woods for clues."
  3. noun A channel or hollow cut into the ground by fast-moving water.
    "The flood left a deep scour beneath the bridge."

scour in a sentence

  • She scoured the burnt pan until it shone.
  • He scoured the bathroom tiles with bleach and a stiff brush.
  • Detectives scoured the woods for clues.
  • She scoured job listings every morning for weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scour" in German?

"scour" in German is Ausspülen, Auswaschen, Erosion. scour means: To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.

How do you use "scour" in a sentence?

Example: "She scoured the burnt pan until it shone." In German, "scour" is Ausspülen, Auswaschen, Erosion.

Are there other ways to say "scour" in German?

Yes — German has 24 translations listed for "scour": Ausspülen, Auswaschen, Erosion, Ausspülung, Auswaschung, Erosionsfläche.

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