Definition of Sear

Verb

  • cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
    "The sun parched the earth"
  • burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    "The cook blackened the chicken breast"
    "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"
    "the flames scorched the ceiling"
  • become superficially burned
    "my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames"
  • make very hot and dry
    "The heat scorched the countryside"

Adjective

  • (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
    "dried-up grass"
    "the desert was edged with sere vegetation"
    "shriveled leaves on the unwatered seedlings"
    "withered vines"
    - dried up
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble sear

26 unscramble word found using the letters sear.
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