SCOUR

scour

Verb

  1. To clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously.
    He scoured the burner pans to remove the burnt spills.
  2. To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off.
    He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
  3. To search an area thoroughly.
    They scoured the scene of the crime for clues.
  4. To move swiftly over; to brush along.
  5. Of livestock, to suffer from diarrhea.
    If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.
  6. To purge.
    to scour a horse
  7. To cleanse.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: scour
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!