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Vocabulary Entry
searing
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To burn or scorch the surface of something.
Example Sentences
"He is searing the steak on the grill."
"The sun was searing down, making it hard to stay outside."
"She used a hot iron to sear the fabric for a crisp finish."
A
adjective
Extremely hot; capable of causing burns.
Example Sentences
"The searing heat made it difficult to walk on the sand."
"I could feel the searing glare of the sun on my face."
"The searing pain in his arm seemed unbearable."