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scour

Spray vs Scour - What's the difference?

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 vs Rummage - What's the difference?

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 vs Pursuit - What's the difference?

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 vs Flush - What's the difference?

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 vs Invigorate - What's the difference?

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 vs Scour - What's the difference?

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 vs Scrutinize - What's the difference?

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 vs Absorb - What's the difference?

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 .

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 vs Leer - What's the difference?

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 vs Scrubber - What's the difference?

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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