Scourer
noun
A tool used for cleaning, often made of stiff fiber or metal.
She used a scourer to remove the burnt food from the pot.
Often appears as...
- metal scourer
- kitchen scourer
noun
A person who cleans something thoroughly or aggressively.
As a meticulous scourer of the house, she didn't leave a single spot dirty.
Often appears as...
- scourer of crime
- scourer of injustices
noun
A tool used for cleaning, often made of stiff fiber or metal.
She used a scourer to remove the burnt food from the pot.
Often appears as...
- metal scourer
- kitchen scourer
noun
A person who cleans something thoroughly or aggressively.
As a meticulous scourer of the house, she didn't leave a single spot dirty.
Often appears as...
- scourer of crime
- scourer of injustices
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cleaning Context
Use 'scourer' when talking about tools for tough cleaning jobs, such as metal pads for pans.
After the party, we'll need a good scourer for these pots.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Specific
Specify the type, like 'metal scourer', if it's crucial to know what the scourer is made of.
Can you pass the metal scourer? The plastic one won't work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Delicates
Avoid using 'scourer' for delicate cleaning, it implies roughness and can damage sensitive surfaces.
Don't use a scourer on the non-stick frying pan!
Pro Tip 1/3Cleaning Context
Use 'scourer' when talking about tools for tough cleaning jobs, such as metal pads for pans.
After the party, we'll need a good scourer for these pots.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Specific
Specify the type, like 'metal scourer', if it's crucial to know what the scourer is made of.
Can you pass the metal scourer? The plastic one won't work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Delicates
Avoid using 'scourer' for delicate cleaning, it implies roughness and can damage sensitive surfaces.
Don't use a scourer on the non-stick frying pan!
Pro Tip 1/3Cleaning Context
Use 'scourer' when talking about tools for tough cleaning jobs, such as metal pads for pans.
After the party, we'll need a good scourer for these pots.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Specific
Specify the type, like 'metal scourer', if it's crucial to know what the scourer is made of.
Can you pass the metal scourer? The plastic one won't work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Delicates
Avoid using 'scourer' for delicate cleaning, it implies roughness and can damage sensitive surfaces.
Don't use a scourer on the non-stick frying pan!
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