scoured
Rubbed vigorously clean
Scoured is the past tense of scour, which has two distinct meanings.
The first is to clean or polish by rubbing hard: She scoured the pots until they gleamed.
The second is to search thoroughly: Police scoured the area for evidence.
Both senses share an idea of intense, exhaustive effort applied to a surface or space.
Arranged hair neatly
- ransackedSearched destructively for valuables
- searchedLooked for systematically
- huntedSought to capture
- sweptCleaned with bristles
canvassed · raked · foraged · rummaged · trawled · scanned · patrolled · investigated
Examined in close detail
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- inspectedExamined closely, officially
- studiedExamined closely or learned
- reviewedExamined and judged
probed · investigated · researched · audited · assessed · evaluated · dissected · examined
combed
Arranged hair neatly
- ransackedSearched destructively for valuables
- searchedLooked for systematically
- huntedSought to capture
swept · canvassed · raked · foraged · rummaged · trawled · scanned · patrolled · investigated · explored
scrutinized
Examined in close detail
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- inspectedExamined closely, officially
- studiedExamined closely or learned
reviewed · probed · investigated · researched · audited · assessed · evaluated · dissected · examined · perused
weathered
Eroded by exposure
channeled · grooved · furrowed · carved · etched · degraded · windswept · striated · scarred · rutted
buffed
Rubbed to shine
- sandblastedScoured with high-speed particles
- brilloScouring pad manufacturer
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
bleached · disinfected · degreased · sanitized · whitened · descaled · burnished · rubbed · wiped · spotless
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- woolmerino, fleece, cashmere, lambswool, merino wool
- tidyneat, orderly, organized, tidied, uncluttered
- scouring padAbrasive cleaning tool
- scouring powderGranular cleaning compound
- scour protectionErosion prevention around structures