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scouring
noun
[L327273]
Compounds
Combines
-ing
,
scour
Forms
singular :
scouring
plural :
scourings
Senses
process of washing raw wool fiber to remove impurities and a portion of grease or lanolin before spinning
A clay vessel is given multiple striations, resulting in a textured surface