Verb The tree was seared by lightning. The flames seared my skin. The steak was seared over a hot grill.
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English seren, from Old English sēarian to become dry, from sēar sere
Noun (2)
probably from Middle French serre grasp, from serrer to press, grasp, from Old French, from Late Latin serare to bolt, latch, from Latin sera bar for fastening a door