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scourer

UK
/ˈskaʊərə/
US
/ˈskaʊərɚ/

Translations

scourernoun
scourers
pl
UK
/ˈskaʊərə/
US
/ˈskaʊərɚ/
tampon à récurerObjet abrasif utilisé pour frotter et enlever la saleté ou les résidus brûlés.
She grabbed a steel scourer to scrape the baked-on cheese from the casserole dish.
Elle a saisi un tampon à récurer en acier pour enlever le fromage incrusté du plat à gratin.
Additional translations
fouilleurAu sens de personne qui cherche ou inspecte minutieusement un lieu.
Synonyms
scrubber
cleaner
abrader
polisher
brusher

Definitions

scourernoun
A pad, ball or other tool of abrasive material, such as wire, plastic or sponge, used for scrubbing and removing dirt or burnt residue from surfaces.
She grabbed a steel scourer to scrape the baked-on cheese from the casserole dish.
A person who scours—that is, who searches an area carefully or cleans something by vigorous scrubbing.
Volunteer scourers walked shoulder to shoulder across the field, looking for any remaining debris.
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