Zoeken
to scour
01
schoonmaken, poetsen
to clean something thoroughly by scrubbing it hard with a rough or tough material
Transitive: to scour sth
Example
The maid scoured the bathtub with a strong cleaner to remove soap scum.
The hiker scoured his boots with a brush to remove mud from the trail.
Before painting, he scoured the walls to remove any dirt or grease.
02
doorzoeken, afzoeken
to conduct a thorough search of a place, text, or area in order to find something
Transitive: to scour sth
03
afspoelen, schoonmaken
to wash or clear something by using a swift current of water
Transitive: to scour sth
04
schrobben, schoonmaken
to remove dirt or unwanted matter by vigorous rubbing
Transitive: to scour dirt or a stain
01
geul, depression
a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
Voorbeeld
The maid scoured the bathtub with a strong cleaner to remove soap scum.
The hiker scoured his boots with a brush to remove mud from the trail.
Before painting, he scoured the walls to remove any dirt or grease.
He scoured the grill grates with a wire brush to remove burnt residue.
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