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singe

verb

/sɪndʒ/

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

The fire singed his eyebrows.

scorch, burn, char, sear

cool, extinguish

singe hair, singe cloth, singe the edge

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

To keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall.

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate

to keep safe from harm or danger