[{"word":"scoured","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"He scoured the burnt food from the pan."},{"definition":"To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"to scour a horse"},{"definition":"To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."},{"definition":"To cleanse (without rubbing).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To search an area thoroughly.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."},{"definition":"To run with speed; to scurry.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To move swiftly over; to brush along.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scour","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scoured"]}]