adjective Download 🔗Share Dry; withered, especially of vegetation. Examples : "The sear leaves crunched underfoot as we walked through the autumn park. " environment nature weather plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A scar produced by searing Examples : "The hot iron left a noticeable sear on the tablecloth. " medicine appearance body mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled. Examples : "The gunsmith carefully inspected the sear to ensure it would reliably hold the hammer. " part weapon technical military machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument. Examples : "The chef used a hot iron to sear the steak, creating a flavorful crust. " action process appearance food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wither; to dry up. Examples : "The intense summer heat began to sear the grass, turning it brown and brittle. " nature weather biology plant environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make callous or insensible. Examples : "The constant criticism from her teachers slowly seared her into a state of apathy about her studies. " mind body physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mark permanently, as if by burning. Examples : "The events of that day were seared into her memory." mark action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading