Meaning Of The Word Sear

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Sear Meaning

Sear Definition
Sear Definition

What's The Definition Of Sear?

sear
verb: If something sears a part of your body, it causes a painful burning feeling there.
verb: To sear something means to burn its surface with a sudden intense heat.

sear in American English 1
a mark or condition caused by searing
sere2
to dry up; wither
adjective
intransitive verb: to become dry or withered, as vegetation
noun: a mark or scar made by searing
transitive verb: to burn or char the surface of

sear in American English 2
the catch in a gunlock that holds the hammer cocked or half-cocked
noun: a pivoted piece that holds the hammer at full cock or half cock in the firing mechanism of small arms

sear in British English 1
to scorch or burn the surface of
adjective: dried up
noun: a mark caused by searing

sear in British English 2
noun: the catch in the lock of a small firearm that holds the hammer or firing pin cocked

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