scour out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To remove by scouring
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
scour out the food stuck to the pan.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To eliminate using a lot of effort
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “scour out” mean?
To remove by scouring
Is “scour out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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