scour in Latin
scour in Latin is pervēnor — scour means to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
scour in Latin
pervēnor
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
What does "scour" mean?
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verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
"She scoured the burnt pan until it shone."
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verb To search an area or source thoroughly for something.
"Detectives scoured the woods for clues."
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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 Latin?
"scour" in Latin is pervēnor. 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 Latin, "scour" is pervēnor.
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