Visual meaning of 'singeing'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of singeing: To burn slightly.

verb

To burn slightly.

"The marshmallow was singeing over the campfire, turning it black on one side. "

Visual illustration of singeing: To remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it.

verb

To remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it.

"The textile worker was singeing the fabric to create a smoother surface before printing the design. "

material process industry

Visual illustration of singeing: To remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame.

verb

To remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame.

"The cook was singeing the chicken over the gas stove to remove the last of its feathers. "

food utensil action process

Visual illustration of singeing: The act or process of slightly burning.

noun

The act or process of slightly burning.

"The chef noticed the singeing on the edges of the toast and quickly removed it from the toaster. "

Visual illustration of singeing: A singe; a slight burn.

noun

A singe; a slight burn.

"The careless pass with the lighter left a noticeable singeing on the edge of the tablecloth. "

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