scourer

/ˈskaʊərər/
noun
  1. A tool or product used for scouring, such as a rough pad, brush, or cleaning powder.
    • A metal scourer works well on tough stains but can scratch delicate surfaces.
    • She grabbed a plastic scourer to scrub the baked-on cheese off the pan.
    • The kitchen drawer was full of sponges and scourers in different colors.
  2. A person who searches thoroughly or cleans by scouring.
    • The ship's deck scourer worked tirelessly to keep the planks spotless.
    • The old scourer of the flea market knew every hidden treasure in the stalls.
    • As a professional scourer of archives, she found documents no one else could.
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