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scouring

/ˈskaʊərɪŋ/

/ˈskaʊɚɪŋ/

scouringnoun

scourings

Translations

чистка

The scouring of the pots took longer than expected.

Чистка кастрюль заняла больше времени, чем ожидалось.

поиск

The scouring of the archives revealed some interesting documents.

Поиск в архивах выявил несколько интересных документов.

Additional translations

прочесывание

Definitions

The act of cleaning or polishing a surface by scrubbing it with a rough or abrasive material.

The scouring of the pots and pans took longer than expected after the big family dinner.

The process of searching thoroughly and diligently for something.

The scouring of the archives revealed several important historical documents.

A form of diarrhea in livestock, especially in young animals, often caused by infection or poor diet.

The farmer was concerned about the scouring in his calves and called the vet for advice.

Synonyms

scouringgerund / present participle

/ˈskaʊərɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe things intended for, or characteristic of, scouring (cleaning by abrasion).

Definitions

Designed for or involved in cleaning or polishing by abrasive scrubbing.

She replaced the old sponge with a scouring pad for the tough stains.

Actively or thoroughly searching for someone or something.

Scouring detectives combed through the evidence for clues.

Synonyms

scouring (duplicate)

scourverb

scouring

Gerund

scoured

Past Simple

scoured

Past Participle

scouring

Gerund

/skaʊə/

/skaʊɚ/

Translations

прочесывать

The police scoured the area for clues.

Полиция прочесывала район в поисках улик.

чистить

She scoured the pots and pans until they were spotless.

Она чистила кастрюли и сковородки, пока они не стали безупречно чистыми.

Additional translations

рыскать

Definitions

To clean or polish by hard rubbing.

She scoured the pots and pans until they shone.

To search thoroughly and energetically.

The police scoured the area for clues.

To remove soil, rock, or other material from (a surface or channel) by the abrasive action of fast-moving water, wind, or ice; to erode.

The floodwaters scoured the riverbed down to the bare rock.

To purge the bowels of (a person or animal); to cause diarrhea in.

The vet scoured the calf before the competition.

Synonyms

scournoun

Definitions

The act of cleaning or polishing a surface by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

The scour of the pots and pans left them gleaming and spotless.

A thorough search in order to locate something.

The police conducted a scour of the area to find any evidence related to the crime.

The erosion or removal of material from a surface, especially soil or rock, by the action of water, wind, or ice.

The river's scour had deepened the channel significantly over the years.

scouringsnoun

scouring

scourings

/ˈskaʊərɪŋz/

Translations

очистки

The factory produces a lot of scourings during the cleaning process.

Фабрика производит много очисток во время процесса уборки.

отходы

The scourings from the wool were collected for further processing.

Отходы от шерсти были собраны для дальнейшей обработки.

Additional translations

шлам

осадки

Definitions

Repeated acts or instances of scouring (cleaning or purifying by vigorous scrubbing or washing).

After several scourings of the pan, the burnt residue finally came off.

Material removed by scouring, especially dirt or refuse.

The floor was covered with the scourings from the previous day's cleaning.

Worthless or contemptible people; the dregs or riffraff of a community (usually preceded by "the").

The newly settled frontier town attracted the scourings of Europe.

Synonyms