Definition of Singe

to burn something in a superficial way

Examples of Singe in a sentence

The spicy food began to singe my mouth as soon as I took a bite.  🔊

Hazardous materials may singe or sear your hands if they are not handled carefully.  🔊

After several hours at the beach without sunscreen, the strong rays began to singe my skin.  🔊

Playing too close to the fire pit caused the camper to singe the edge of his jacket.  🔊

Using a blowtorch to singe the edges, the welder continued to work on the pipes.  🔊

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