écumer — meaning in English

English meaning

• foam noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
• scour verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.

Senses

écumer is used for these senses in English:

• foam (intransitive) To form or emit foam.
• scour (transitive) To search an area thoroughly.

foam — full definition

1. noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
2. noun A lightweight solid material made of trapped gas bubbles, used for cushioning, insulation, or floating.
3. verb To produce or become covered in foam.

scour — full definition

1. verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
2. verb To search an area or source thoroughly for something.
3. noun A channel or hollow cut into the ground by fast-moving water.

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