singe

[sɪndʒ]

singe Definition

  • 1to burn the surface of something slightly, or to become burnt in this way
  • 2to remove the hair, bristles, or feathers from a carcass by burning them off

Using singe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "singe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I singed my hair while lighting the candles.

  • Example

    The chef singed the chicken before roasting it.

  • Example

    The fire singed the edges of the curtains.

  • Example

    He singed his eyebrows while lighting the grill.

singe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for singe

Phrases with singe

  • singeing sensation

    a feeling of heat or burning on the skin, usually caused by exposure to fire or intense heat

    Example

    She felt a singeing sensation on her arm after touching the hot stove.

  • a distinctive odor produced when hair is burned or singed

    Example

    The room smelled of singed hair after the curling iron was left on for too long.

  • feathers that have been burned off a bird's carcass

    Example

    The hunter used a torch to singe the feathers off the duck before cooking it.

Origins of singe

from Old English 'sengan', meaning 'to burn'

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Summary: singe in Brief

'Singe' [sɪndʒ] means to burn the surface of something slightly, or to remove hair, bristles, or feathers from a carcass by burning them off. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'The fire singed the edges of the curtains,' and 'The chef singed the chicken before roasting it.' 'Singe' also has phrases like 'singeing sensation,' which refers to a feeling of heat or burning on the skin, and 'singed hair smell,' which describes the odor produced when hair is burned.

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