Hledat
to scour
01
drhnout, vydrhnout
to clean something thoroughly by scrubbing it hard with a rough or tough material
Transitive: to scour sth
Example
She scoured the pots and pans to remove the stuck-on food.
The maid scoured the bathtub with a strong cleaner to remove soap scum.
02
prohledat, vysmejčit
to conduct a thorough search of a place, text, or area in order to find something
Transitive: to scour sth
Example
The police scoured the neighborhood for any signs of the missing person.
He scoured the library shelves for the rare book he needed.
03
vymývat, vyplavovat
to wash or clear something by using a swift current of water
Transitive: to scour sth
Example
The river scoured the rocks, leaving them smooth and shiny.
The flood scoured the fields, removing layers of mud.
04
drhnout, čistit
to remove dirt or unwanted matter by vigorous rubbing
Transitive: to scour dirt or a stain
Example
He scoured the rust from the metal parts with a wire brush.
She scoured the dirt off the clothes with a powerful detergent.
Scour
01
výplav, hloubka
a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
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