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sear

/sɪə/

/sɪr/

searverb

seared

Past Simple

seared

Past Participle

searing

Gerund

/sɪə/

/sɪr/

Definitions

To burn, scorch, or char the surface of something with sudden, intense heat.

The chef seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.

To cause to wither or dry up, especially from heat.

The relentless sun seared the desert plants.

searnoun

sears

Definitions

A mechanism in a firearm that holds the hammer or striker back until the trigger is pulled.

The broken sear prevented the rifle from firing.

searadjective

searer

Comp.

searest

Super.

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Translations

The sear landscape stretched out before them, devoid of life.

Обожжённый пейзаж простирался перед ними, лишённый жизни.

The sear leaves crumbled underfoot as we walked through the forest.

Высушенные листья хрустели под ногами, когда мы шли через лес.

Additional translations

Definitions

Dry or withered, especially due to heat or lack of moisture.

The sear landscape stretched out before them, devoid of any greenery.