Definitions for sear

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Spelling: [seer]

IPA: /sɪər/

Sear is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 4 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in sear (aers).

Definitions for sear

noun

1. a mark or scar made by searing.
2. a pivoted piece that holds the hammer at full cock or half cock in the firing mechanism of small arms.

adjective

1. sere1 .
2. dry; withered.

verb (used with object)

1. to burn or char the surface of:
2. to mark with a branding iron.
3. to burn or scorch injuriously or painfully:
4. to make callous or unfeeling; harden:
5. to dry up or wither; parch.

verb (used without object)

1. to become dry or withered, as vegetation.

Origin of sear

before 900; (adj.) Middle English sere, Old English sēar; cognate with Dutch zoor; (v.) Middle English seren, Old English sēarian, derivative of sēar

Examples for sear

sear quickly on one side, and turn and sear on the other side.

But my love must last, to burn and sear since it may not bless me, for it is not a child's love, beloved!

Add the venison to the pot and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

It was a knowledge that was to sear her presently with self-loathing and self-contempt.

Add the chicken to the pan skin side down and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total.

His forearm was bare now; the sear of a burn on it was plain to be seen.

Ay, blush for it; let your cheek glow, and sear your cold heart for the infamy!

Then the final crash, the horrid wave of pain and the sear of the flash-fire.

sear the pork on both sides and on the fat edge, working in batches if the chops don't all fit in the pan at the same time.

This is an easy rack of lamb: Marinate, sear, roast, then serve it on a salad with a great anchovy dressing.