1. to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard with something rough
2. to search thoroughly through an area or place
3. to wear away or erode by the action of water or wind

1. the act of scouring or cleaning thoroughly

Examples

• She had to scour the burnt pan with steel wool.
• The police scoured the neighborhood looking for clues.
• Heavy rains scoured the hillside, creating deep gullies.
• The river scoured the banks during the flood.
• I gave the kitchen sink a good scour.
• They scoured the internet for information about the missing person.
• The old coins needed a thorough scour to remove the tarnish.