scour
/ˈskaʊɚ/ verbe C2En français : récurer, verrer, purger
- To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent. · He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
- To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
- To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge. · to scour a horse
- To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery. · If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.
He/she/it scours · Prétérit scoured · Participe passé scoured · Forme en -ing scouring
Formes du verbe
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- He/she/it
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- Prétérit
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- Participe passé
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- Forme en -ing
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Dans la bibliothèque
They will scour the jungle for him when he is far away, and we and our children must run when the grass is set alight.
Accordingly, Anne washed her hair, scrubbing it vigorously with soap and water, but for all the difference it made she might as well have been scouring its original red.
These dedicated volunteer readers scoured thousands of books, ranging from rare historical manuscripts to contemporary scientific journals.
Scouring the station's bookstall for something engaging to read on his journey, Lane was confronted by a dismal selection.
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