释义 |
scour·er I. \-au̇rə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: scour (I) + -er : one that scours: as a. archaic : one who roisters violently through the streets b. : one who ranges far and wide < the relentless boy scourer of Patagonian seas — Bret Harte > II. noun (-s) Etymology: scour (III) + -er 1. : one whose work consists of scouring: as a. : one who cleans drains b. : one who polishes or cleanses by scouring c. : one who smooths and stretches hides by scraping d. : one who scours shoe lasts to shape on an abrasive wheel 2. : a machine that scours; specifically : a machine that scours wheat |