Scorch: meaning, definitions and examples
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scorch
[ skษหtส ]
to burn slightly
To scorch means to burn slightly, usually resulting in discoloration or damage to the surface of something. It can be caused by heat, fire, or intense sunlight.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The iron was too hot and it scorched the shirt.
- The sun scorched the grass in the field.
- She accidentally scorched the wooden table with a hot pan.
a slight or superficial burn
As a noun, scorch refers to a slight or superficial burn on the skin or a surface. It can be caused by heat, fire, or chemicals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He got a scorch on his hand from touching the hot stove.
- The scorch on the fabric was caused by the iron.
Translations
Translations of the word "scorch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chamuscar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคธเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช versengen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghanguskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฟัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przypaliฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท brรปler
๐ช๐ธ chamuscar
๐น๐ท kavurmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ spรกlit
๐ธ๐ฐ spรกliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ง็ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaลพgati
๐ฎ๐ธ brenna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะนะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yandฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ chamuscar
Etymology
The word 'scorch' originated from the Old Norse word 'skorpna' which means 'to be shriveled'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of burning slightly or causing discoloration due to heat. Over the years, 'scorch' has become a common term to describe minor burns or damage caused by heat.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,964, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26961 pleasantness
- 26962 sleight
- 26963 fetter
- 26964 scorch
- 26965 obligingly
- 26966 undernourished
- 26967 hypothetically
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