• Scouring

    Full definition of scouring

    Noun

    scouring

    (plural scourings)
    1. The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water.
    2. (of livestock) diarrhea.

    Verb

    present participle

    1. Present participle of scourScouring the entire area revealed nothing.
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