adjective🔗ShareDry; withered, especially of vegetation."The sear leaves crunched underfoot as we walked through the autumn park. "environmentnatureweatherplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA scar produced by searing"The hot iron left a noticeable sear on the tablecloth. "medicineappearancebodymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePart of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled."The gunsmith carefully inspected the sear to ensure it would reliably hold the hammer. "partweapontechnicalmilitarymachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument."The chef used a hot iron to sear the steak, creating a flavorful crust. "actionprocessappearancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wither; to dry up."The intense summer heat began to sear the grass, turning it brown and brittle. "natureweatherbiologyplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make callous or insensible."The constant criticism from her teachers slowly seared her into a state of apathy about her studies. "mindbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mark permanently, as if by burning."The events of that day were seared into her memory."markactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
