Background for scorch

scorch

/skɔːtʃ/ /skɔɹtʃ/

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noun

A slight or surface burn.

Examples :

"The iron left a small scorch on the white shirt. "

mark appearance condition

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noun

A discolouration caused by heat.

Examples :

"The iron left a scorch on the white tablecloth. "

appearance condition mark

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noun

Brown discoloration on the leaves of plants caused by heat, lack of water or by fungi.

Examples :

"The wilting tomato plant showed a distinct scorch on its leaves, likely from the intense summer sun. "

plant disease agriculture biology nature environment condition

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verb

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

Examples :

"The summer sun scorched the blacktop, leaving a dark, discolored mark. "

appearance material condition

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verb

To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy

Examples :

"During the war, the army planned to scorch the fields to prevent the enemy from getting food. "

disaster war environment property action

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verb

(To cause) to become scorched or singed

Examples :

"The iron was too hot and scorched my shirt. "

action condition process

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verb

To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).

Examples :

"The speeding car scorched the asphalt, leaving black marks on the road. "

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verb

To burn; to destroy by, or as by, fire.

Examples :

"The careless campfire scorched the dry grass. "

environment disaster

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verb

To attack with bitter sarcasm or virulence.

Examples :

"Her criticism of his presentation scorched him with her biting remarks. "

communication language attitude

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verb

To ride a bicycle furiously on a public highway.

Examples :

"He scorched down the street on his bicycle, trying to get to school on time. "

vehicle sport action