Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Sear.
How to pronounce sear:
UK
Sear - as an adjective satellite
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Example: "Dried-up grass"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dried-upsere4shriveled16shrivelled17withered15Sear - as a verb
Make very hot and dry
Example: "The heat scorched the countryside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scorch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heat7heat upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become superficially burned
Example: "My eyebrows singed when i bent over the flames"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scorch13singe6Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Example: "The cook blackened the chicken breast"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blacken15char9scorch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burn6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
Example: "The sun parched the earth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parch12Sear - as an adjective
Dry; withered, especially of vegetation.
Sear - as a noun
A scar produced by searing
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled.
Example Sentences
"She seared the steak on high heat to get a nice crust."
"The hot iron seared the fabric, leaving a mark."
"The chef carefully seared the tuna for just a few seconds."
"The scorching sun seared my skin during the beach vacation."
"He accidentally seared his hand on the hot stove."
Word Game Points
Is SEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is SEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is SEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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