SEAR


Meaning of SEAR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sir

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English seren, from Old English s ē arian to become dry, from s ē ar sere

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb : to cause withering or drying

transitive verb

1 : to make withered and dry : PARCH

2 a : to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat b : to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat < sear a steak>

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