Definition of sear

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Sear (a.) 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..

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Explore :: Explore (v. t.) To search through or into; to penetrate or range over for discovery; to examine thoroughly; as, to explore new countries or seas; to explore the depths of science..
Caustical :: Caustical (a.) Capable of destroying the texture of anything or eating away its substance by chemical action; burning; corrosive; searing.
Searcher :: Searcher (n.) An inspector of leather.
Ustulation :: Ustulation (n.) The act of burning or searing.
Cruise :: Cruise (v. i.) To sail back and forth on the ocean; to sail, as for the potection of commerce, in search of an enemy, for plunder, or for pleasure..
Dowser :: Dowser (n.) A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc., a dowsing rod..
Zetetics :: Zetetics (a.) A branch of algebra which relates to the direct search for unknown quantities.
Re-search :: Re-search (v. t.) To search again; to examine anew.
Inquiry :: Inquiry (n.) Search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries..
Demand :: Demand (v. t.) A diligent seeking or search; manifested want; desire to possess; request; as, a demand for certain goods; a person's company is in great demand..
Cauter :: Cauter (n.) A hot iron for searing or cauterizing.
Searce :: Searce (v. t.) To sift; to bolt.
Searcer :: Searcer (n.) One who sifts or bolts.
Philosophize :: Philosophize (v. i.) To reason like a philosopher; to search into the reason and nature of things; to investigate phenomena, and assign rational causes for their existence..
Searce :: Searce (n.) A fine sieve.
Inquisitorial :: Inquisitorial (a.) Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power..
Tent :: Tent (v. t.) To probe or to search with a tent; to keep open with a tent; as, to tent a wound. Used also figuratively..
Jerquing :: Jerquing (n.) The searching of a ship for unentered goods.
Costean :: Costean (v. i.) To search after lodes. See Costeaning.
Streamful :: Streamer (n.) A searcher for stream tin.
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