History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
pumice

a light, grey stone (from lava) used for cleaning and polishing

clean, polish thoroughly

scour

to make (a dirty surface) clean or bright by using a rough cloth or pad and soap etc; to look everywhere in (a place) (for a person, thing)

clean, polish thoroughly

whitewash

a mixture of powdered lime or chalk and water, used for coating walls, ceilings etc

cover up the truth

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