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scour in Tagalog

gumalugad

UK/ˈskaʊə//ˈskaʊɚ/

scour in Tagalog: gumalugad, galugarin. In English, scour means to clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

Tagalog words for scour

to search an area thoroughly
gumalugad, galugarin

English meaning of scour

  1. verb To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
  2. verb To remove debris and dirt (from something) by purging; to sweep along or off by a current of water.
  3. verb To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
  4. verb To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.

Full definition of scour

scour in a sentence

  • He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
  • If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.
  • Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.

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Questions about scour in Tagalog

What is the meaning of scour in Tagalog?
Scour in Tagalog is gumalugad, galugarin.
Ano ang scour sa Tagalog?
Scour: gumalugad, galugarin.
What does scour mean in English?
Scour means to clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

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