Word: scouring
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scou
r
ing
Definition: The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water.
Morphemes:
Affix: scour
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex-
Language: la
Decoded: ex-
Meaning: prefix meaning ‘thoroughly’
Affix: cūra
Language: la
Decoded: cura
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I heal, cure
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.