Italian Meaning of sear

scottare

Other Italian words related to scottare

Definitions and Meaning of sear in English

Wordnet

sear (v)

make very hot and dry

become superficially burned

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

Wordnet

sear (s)

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

Webster

sear (a.)

Alt. of Sere

To wither; to dry up.

To burn (the surface of) to dryness and hardness; to cauterize; to expose to a degree of heat such as changes the color or the hardness and texture of the surface; to scorch; to make callous; as, to sear the skin or flesh. Also used figuratively.

Webster

sear (n.)

The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or half cocked.

FAQs About the word sear

scottare

make very hot and dry, become superficially burned, burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color, cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat, (used

carbone,cuocere,accendere,luce,insulto,cremare,Infiammare,fuoco,incenerire,infiammare

fare il bagno,annegare,alluvione,saturare,immergere,lavare,acqua,bagnato,umido,inumidire

seaquake => terremoto marino, sea-puss => Berte, sea-purse => Borsa di mare, seapoy => Marinaio, seaport => porto marittimo,