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How to pronounce “scour”

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Pronunciation guide for scour

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of scour with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: A Powerful New Neurotech Tool for Augmenting Your MindThe first thing that we did was scour Christian's body
Definition summary: (transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

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A Powerful New Neurotech Tool for Augmenting Your Mind

The first thing that we did was scour Christian's body

[Verb]
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
(transitive) To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
(transitive, veterinary medicine) To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
(ambitransitive, veterinary medicine) To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
(ambitransitive, obsolete) To cleanse (something) without rubbing.
[Noun]
The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.
Diarrhoea, in livestock; scouring.

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