| Front | sear |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /sɪə(r)/NAmE /sɪr/ verb 1 [transitive] ~ sth to burn the surface of sth in a way that is sudden and powerful The heat of the sun seared their faces. Sear the meat first (= cook the outside of it quickly at a high temperature) to retain its juices. 2 [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to cause sb to feel sudden and great pain+ adv./prep.The pain seared along her arm.~ sb Feelings of guilt seared him. see also searing |
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