noun
scoured
Scoured (noun) means Wool that has been washed and cleaned to remove natural grease before it is processed. Example: “The mill only buys scoured wool ready for spinning.”
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Wool that has been washed and cleaned to remove natural grease before it is processed.
"The mill only buys scoured wool ready for spinning."
How to use scoured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term mainly used for wool once it has been cleaned of grease and dirt.
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Word forms
- Plural
- scoureds
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The mill only buys _____ wool ready for spinning.
Rhymes for scoured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
honoured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scoured” mean?
The word “scoured” means wool that has been washed and cleaned to remove natural grease before it is processed. In plain terms, a term mainly used for wool once it has been cleaned of grease and dirt.
How do you use “scoured” in a sentence?
Here is “scoured” used in a sentence: “The mill only buys scoured wool ready for spinning.”
What part of speech is “scoured”?
“Scoured” is a noun.
What is the meaning of scoured?
"scoured" (noun) means wool that has been washed and cleaned to remove natural grease before it is processed.
