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scour in Italian

scour in Italian is lavaggio, ripulita, strofinata — scour means to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.

scour in Italian

lavaggio
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
ripulita
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
strofinata
noun
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
strofinare
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
grattare
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
lucidare
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
pulire
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
raschiare
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
ripulire
verb
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
rastrellare
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
battere
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
perlustrare
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
setacciare
verb
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
darsela a gambe
verb
(intransitive) To run with speed; to scurry.
fuggire
verb
(intransitive) To run with speed; to scurry.
schizzare via
verb
(intransitive) To run with speed; to scurry.
spazzolare
verb
(transitive) To move swiftly over; to brush along.
strigliare
verb
(transitive) To move swiftly over; to brush along.

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."
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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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What is "scour" in Italian?

"scour" in Italian is lavaggio, ripulita, strofinata. 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 Italian, "scour" is lavaggio, ripulita, strofinata.

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

Yes — Italian has 18 translations listed for "scour": lavaggio, ripulita, strofinata, strofinare, grattare, lucidare.

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