scouring (ˈskaʊərɪŋ) n 1. the act of cleaning or polishing a surface by washing and rubbing, as with an abrasive cloth 2. the process of clearing a channel by the force of water

SCOURING definition: 1. present participle of scour 2. to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something…. Learn more.

The meaning of SCOUR is to rub hard especially with a rough material for cleansing. How to use scour in a sentence. Did you know?

Back in their offices and newsrooms back-up teams were scouring libraries for background material. 3 meanings: 1. the act of cleaning or polishing a surface by washing and rubbing, as …

to remove (dirt, etc.) from something by hard rubbing: to scour the grease off the frying pan. Civil Engineering to clear (a channel, etc.), as by the force of water: The river scoured a path …

Scouring is the process of thoroughly cleaning, washing or scrubbing something, often with an abrasive material, in order to remove dirt, grime, or unwanted substances.

Definition of scour verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to search a place or thing carefully and completely in order to find somebody/something synonym comb. scour …

If you can't find the math homework you finished on Saturday, you'll have to spend some time on Sunday scouring your room until you find it. When you scour something with your hands, you …

Feb 20, 2026 · Noun scouring (plural scourings) The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water. Diarrhea. (Now used only of livestock, though also sometimes used …

Phrasal verb scour something out (Definition of scouring from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)