scouring

English

Noun

scouring (plural scourings)

1. The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water.
2. (of livestock) Diarrhea.

Derived terms

• scouring pad
• scouring brush

Verb

scouring

1. Present participle of scour.

   Scouring the entire area revealed nothing.

Anagrams

• coursing, sourcing