Definition of sear

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Sear (a.) To burn (the surface of) to dryness and hardness; to cauterize; to expose to a degree of heat such as changes the color or the hardness and texture of the surface; to scorch; to make callous; as, to sear the skin or flesh. Also used figuratively..

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Far :: Far (adv.) To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity..
Investigate :: Investigate (v. t.) To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena..
Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To pass swiftly over; to brush along; to traverse or search thoroughly; as, to scour the coast..
Archaeological :: Archaeological () Relating to archaeology, or antiquities; as, archaeological researches..
Imperscrutable :: Imperscrutable (a.) Not capable of being searched out; inscrutable.
Jerquing :: Jerquing (n.) The searching of a ship for unentered goods.
Recondite :: Recondite (a.) Dealing in things abstruse; profound; searching; as, recondite studies..
Rout :: Rout (v. i.) To search or root in the ground, as a swine..
Hunt :: Hunt (v. t.) To search diligently after; to seek; to pursue; to follow; -- often with out or up; as, to hunt up the facts; to hunt out evidence..
Rummage :: Rummage (v. i.) To search a place narrowly.
Sear :: Sear (a.) To burn (the surface of) to dryness and hardness; to cauterize; to expose to a degree of heat such as changes the color or the hardness and texture of the surface; to scorch; to make callous; as, to sear the skin or flesh. Also used figuratively..
Search :: Search (v. t.) To look over or through, for the purpose of finding something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city..
Cruise :: Cruise (v. i.) To sail back and forth on the ocean; to sail, as for the potection of commerce, in search of an enemy, for plunder, or for pleasure..
Exploratory :: Exploratory (a.) Serving or intended to explore; searching; examining; explorative.
Indagator :: Indagator (n.) A searcher; an explorer; an investigator.
Forage :: Forage (n.) The act of foraging; search for provisions, etc..
Cruise :: Cruise (n.) A voyage made in various directions, as of an armed vessel, for the protection of other vessels, or in search of an enemy; a sailing to and fro, as for exploration or for pleasure..
Seeker :: Seeker (n.) One who seeks; that which is used in seeking or searching.
Examination :: Examination (n.) The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment..
Antiquary :: Antiquary (n.) One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity..
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