Definition of Scouring
Scouring
scour·ing
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(verb)
the act of cleaning or brightening something by rubbing it with something rough;
e.g. She began to clean the dirty stove by scouring it with a scrubber and a cleaner.
(verb)
to search or inspect an area;
e.g. The police continued scouring the area for any clues that would lead to the missing children.
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