scoured

verb

Meaning

To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
To cleanse (without rubbing).
To search an area thoroughly.
To run with speed; to scurry.
To move swiftly over; to brush along.

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