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Scour′ing.


1. (Woolen-manufacture.) The pounding of woven woolen cloth by mallets in a trough provided with a detergent and water, in order to remove the oil and acquired dirt incident to its deck-load. The example shows one strongly trussed, to prevent sagging or hogging.

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