scouring
11 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #28,434
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/skˈaʊɝːɪŋ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural scourings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)