noun🔗ShareA burning of the surface; a slight burn."The iron left a small singe on my shirt sleeve. "appearanceconditionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo burn slightly."The candle flame singed my hair when I leaned in too close. "appearanceconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it."The tailor singed the fabric to remove the fuzz before dyeing it a vibrant blue. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame."After plucking the chicken, she used a small torch to singe away the remaining tiny feathers. "foodanimalutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
