scourer

1 of 2

noun (1)

scour·​er

-au̇rə(r)

plural -s

: one that scours: such as

a

archaic : one who roisters violently through the streets

b

: one who ranges far and wide

the relentless boy scourer of Patagonian seas

—Bret Harte

scourer

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

1

: one whose work consists of scouring: such as

a

: one who cleans drains

b

: one who polishes or cleanses by scouring

c

: one who smooths and stretches hides by scraping

d

: one who scours shoe lasts to shape on an abrasive wheel

2

: a machine that scours

specifically : a machine that scours wheat

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

scour entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

scour entry 3 + -er

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