spray |
scour |
As nouns the difference between spray and scour
is that
spray is spray while
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
As a verb scour is
to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously.
scour |
rummage |
In obsolete terms the difference between scour and rummage
is that
scour is to cleanse while
rummage is commotion; disturbance.
As verbs the difference between scour and rummage
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
rummage is to arrange (cargo, goods, etc.) in the hold of a ship; to move or rearrange such goods.
As nouns the difference between scour and rummage
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
rummage is commotion; disturbance.
scour |
pursuit |
As nouns the difference between scour and pursuit
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
pursuit is the act of pursuing.
As a verb scour
is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously.
scour |
flush |
As verbs the difference between scour and flush
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
flush is to cause to take flight from concealment or
flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
As nouns the difference between scour and flush
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or
flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or
flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.
As an adjective flush is
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
scour |
invigorate |
As verbs the difference between scour and invigorate
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
invigorate is to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
As a noun scour
is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
fumble |
scour |
As verbs the difference between fumble and scour
is that
fumble is (intransitive) to idly touch or nervously handle while
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously.
As nouns the difference between fumble and scour
is that
fumble is (sports) a ball etc that has been dropped while
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
scour |
scrutinize |
As verbs the difference between scour and scrutinize
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
scrutinize is to examine something with great care.
As a noun scour
is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
scour |
absorb |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between scour and absorb
is that
scour is (obsolete) to cleanse while
absorb is (obsolete) to engulf, as in water; to swallow up
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As verbs the difference between scour and absorb
is that scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while absorb is to include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up .
As a noun scour
is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
scour |
leer |
In obsolete terms the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is to cleanse while
leer is flesh; skin.
As verbs the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously while
leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
As nouns the difference between scour and leer
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
As an adjective leer is
empty; unoccupied; clear.
scour |
scrubber |
As nouns the difference between scour and scrubber
is that
scour is the removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water while
scrubber is a person or appliance that cleans floors etc by scrubbing.
As a verb scour
is to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously.
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