Pronunciation: /sɪndʒ/
noun the act of singeing
A1 I accidentally gave myself a singe while cooking.
A2 The singe on his shirt was a result of standing too close to the fire.
B1 The singe on the curtains was a reminder of the candle mishap.
B2 The singe on the tablecloth was a small price to pay for a memorable dinner party.
C1 The singe on the antique rug was a tragic consequence of a careless mistake.
C2 The singe on the painting was a heartbreaking reminder of the fire that destroyed the house.
verb to burn superficially or slightly; scorch
A1 She accidentally singed her hair while lighting the candles on the birthday cake.
A2 The chef singed the edges of the steak to give it a nice charred flavor.
B1 Be careful not to singe your fingers on the hot stove.
B2 The campfire singed the bottom of the pot, leaving a black mark.
C1 The explosion caused by the gas leak singed the walls of the building.
C2 The intense heat from the fire singed the curtains, leaving them in tatters.
formal The chef accidentally singed his hand on the hot stove.
informal Be careful not to singe your eyebrows when lighting the grill.
slang I almost singed my hair off trying to fix the car engine.
figurative The scandal singed the reputation of the company.
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