To remove the hair, down, or fuzz from usually by passing rapidly over a flame Definition of singe verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary How to use singe in a sentence.
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To burn superficially or slightly
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To burn slightly on the surface, without producing flames Singe synonyms, singe pronunciation, singe translation, english dictionary definition of singe Singed , singe·ing , sing·es 1 Discover everything about the word singe in english
Burn something lightly causing slight damage Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words Discover expressions like singe one's wings. Singe /sɪndʒ/ v., singed, singe•ing, n
[~ + object] to burn slightly
The hot iron singed the shirt To burn the ends, edges, etc., of (hair, cloth, etc.) The firefighter's hair was singed from her attempt to rescue the child To burn something just a little bit is to singe it
If you get too close to your backyard fire pit, you might singe your shirt sleeve When you singe your finger on a hot stove, it hurts, and when you singe your scarf on a campfire, you'll smell it starting to burn. A singe is a slight scorching, burn or treatment with flame This may be due to an accident, such as scorching one's hair when lighting a gas fire, or a deliberate method of treatment or removal of hair or other fibres.
