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sear
1[ seer ]
verb (used with object)
- to burn or char the surface of:
She seared the steak to seal in the juices.
- to mark with a branding iron.
- to burn or scorch injuriously or painfully:
He seared his hand on a hot steam pipe.
- to harden or scar emotionally:
The traumatic experiences of her youth have permanently seared her.
- to dry up or wither; parch.
verb (used without object)
- to become dry or withered, as vegetation.
noun
- a mark or scar made by searing.
adjective
sear
2[ seer ]
noun
- a pivoted piece that holds the hammer at full cock or half cock in the firing mechanism of small arms.
sear
1/ ɪə /
verb
- to scorch or burn the surface of
- to brand with a hot iron
- to cause to wither or dry up
- rare.to make callous or unfeeling
noun
- a mark caused by searing
adjective
- poetic.dried up
sear
2/ ɪə /
noun
- the catch in the lock of a small firearm that holds the hammer or firing pin cocked
Other Word Forms
- ܲ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sear1
Origin of sear2
Word History and Origins
Origin of sear1
Origin of sear2
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Example Sentences
The trauma of it is seared into his memory.
The soup base can also be incorporated with heavy cream to make a decadent, spring-themed pasta sauce that pairs well with seafood, like grilled salmon or pan seared shrimp.
"RoboCop" is a searing indictment of Reaganism and a type of religious politics which claims that greed is good and is some type of salvation and eucharist.
However, Norris was searingly honest about his sixth-place qualifying performance last week, saying he felt "clueless" and like he had "never driven an F1 car before".
How to sear into a reader’s brain the profound calamity of a dozen savage killings?
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