I. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a scorch/burn mark (= a mark caused by burning )
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There appeared to be scorch marks on the ceiling.
scorched earth policy
scorching/baking/roasting hot ( also boiling/broiling hot American English ) (= used about weather that is very hot )
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a scorching hot week in August
the searing/stifling/sweltering/scorching etc heat (= extreme heat )
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The desert is a place of scorching heat by day and bitter cold by night.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Having the iron on a very high heat can scorch the fabric.
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Stir the onions frequently to prevent scorching.
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The heater was left on all night and it scorched the wall.
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The iron was too hot, and I scorched my shirt.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Add water during reheating to prevent scorching.
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Another reason is the restaurant's hi-tech broiler that reaches a scorching 900 degrees.
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On her lips-a burst of crimson asymmetrical skeptical fleshy business-and-dream sensuality-the cigarette scorching away at the tip.
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The camp offers almost no protection against the scorching sun and chilly nights.
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The knees of the Doctor's trousers were scorched off in an instant.
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The stick scorched his fingers as he took the three strides across the room to his father.
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The Working Groups on Sexism continued to meet throughout the spring and into the scorching Washington summer.
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You had a magic haircut achieved without scissors and set off the smoke-alarm by scorching the toast.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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This shirt is ruined - there's a big scorch mark on the back.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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I bought it regardless, but have been watching ever since for scorch marks on the rucksack pocket where it lives.
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Mr Bourne mentioned a fuse incorporated in plaited binder-twine; this would explain the deep scorch marks.
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The smell of scorch came floating down the stairs, very strong.
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These collapse, shrivel and dry as though scorched - but this is not to be confused with frost scorch.
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Very quick acting, it is quickly soluble and liable to cause scorch .