récurer — meaning in English

English meaning

• scour verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
• scrub verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.

Senses

récurer is used for these senses in English:

• scour (transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
• scrub (transitive) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening

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.

scrub — full definition

1. verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
2. verb To cancel a planned event or task.
3. noun Low, dense vegetation or brush, often on poor soil.
4. noun (informal, gaming/sports) An inexperienced or unskilled player.
5. noun A short-sleeved uniform worn by medical staff, especially in surgery.

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