SCORCH


Meaning of SCORCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ skɔ:(r)tʃ ]

( scorches, scorching, scorched)

1.

To scorch something means to burn it slightly.

The bomb scorched the side of the building.

VERB : V n

• scorched

...scorched black earth.

ADJ

2.

If something scorches or is scorched , it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical.

The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine...

If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass.

VERB : V , V n

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