| 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 |