Singed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅ
singed
[ sษชndสd ]
burn slightly
To singe means to burn the surface of something lightly, often causing a slight scorching or charring. This term is often used to describe the action of burning hair, fabric, or other materials without igniting them completely. It can occur accidentally or deliberately and is typically associated with cooking or in situations where heat is applied. The term is commonly used in both everyday contexts and more technical discussions involving materials and their resistance to heat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She singed the edges of the paper to create a rustic look.
- Careful not to singe his hair, he leaned over the flame.
- He singed the steak on the grill to enhance the flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "singed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น queimado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช verbrannt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะณะพััะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ oparzone
๐ฏ๐ต ็ผใใ
๐ซ๐ท brรปlรฉ
๐ช๐ธ quemado
๐น๐ท yanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฒ๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ spรกlenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ spรกlenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ง็ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ opeฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ brunninn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yandฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ quemado
Etymology
The word 'singe' originates from Middle English 'singen', which comes from the Old English term 'sengan', meaning to burn. The term has evolved over the centuries but has kept its core meaning related to light burning. In historical contexts, singeing was often associated with cooking methods as well as the imperfect handling of flammable materials. In the 14th century, literature began using the term more frequently to describe instances of light burning that left an object charred but not completely destroyed. As society developed and practices surrounding fire safety became more prevalent, the term 'singe' developed a more specific application in contexts such as cooking and textiles, emphasizing its use in everyday life.