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[ seer ] SHOW IPA
/ sɪər / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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verb (used with object) to burn or char the surface of: She seared the steak to seal in the juices.
to mark with a branding iron.
to burn or scorch injuriously or painfully: He seared his hand on a hot steam pipe.
to make callous or unfeeling; harden: The hardship of her youth has seared her emotionally.
to dry up or wither; parch.
SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (used without object) to become dry or withered, as vegetation.
noun a mark or scar made by searing.
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Origin of sear 1 before 900; (adj.) Middle English sere, Old English sēar; cognate with Dutch zoor; (v.) Middle English seren, Old English sēarian, derivative of sēar
synonym study for sear 1 . See burn1 .
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Definition for sear (2 of 2) [ seer ] SHOW IPA
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noun a pivoted piece that holds the hammer at full cock or half cock in the firing mechanism of small arms.
Origin of sear 2 1550–60; <Middle French serre a grip, derivative of serrer to lock up, close <Vulgar Latin *serrāre, for Late Latin serāre to bar (a door), derivative of Latin sera door-bar; Vulgar Latin -rr- unexplained
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Example sentences from the Web for sear Season with a rubDrying off the chicken thighs is key to creating a good, hard sear on the outside that leads to crispy skin.
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It works on a gas range or electric cooktop, and can sear , fry, or even bake—a cast iron can go right into the oven.
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That quick sear makes them crunchy and nutty and adds an interesting flavor to your final product.
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Add the chicken to the pan skin side down and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
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Sear the pork on both sides and on the fat edge, working in batches if the chops don't all fit in the pan at the same time.
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Add the venison to the pot and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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This is an easy rack of lamb: Marinate, sear , roast, then serve it on a salad with a great anchovy dressing.
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And who cut of Sear 's arm at the shoulder for a trifle of a rusty nail?
Two Knapsacks | John Campbell
He had a conscience also, but had managed to sear it to such an extent that although still alive, it had almost ceased to feel.
Philosopher Jack | R.M. Ballantyne
This is done in order to sear the entire surface and thus prevent the loss of the juice.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Of wailing winds and naked woods and meadows brown and sear .
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The jelly steamed and stuck to my flesh long enough to sear it half to the bone.
The Water Eater | Win Marks
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British Dictionary definitions for sear (1 of 2) verb (tr) to scorch or burn the surface of
to brand with a hot iron
to cause to wither or dry up
rare to make callous or unfeeling
Word Origin for sear Old English sēarian to become withered, from sēar withered; related to Old High German sōrēn, Greek hauos dry, Sanskrit sōsa drought
British Dictionary definitions for sear (2 of 2) noun the catch in the lock of a small firearm that holds the hammer or firing pin cocked
Word Origin for sear C16: probably from Old French serre a clasp, from serrer to hold firmly, from Late Latin sērāre to bolt, from Latin sera a bar
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