Definition of sear

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Sear (n.) The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or half cocked.

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Investigative :: Investigative (a.) Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.
Searcher :: Searcher (n.) An instrument for examining the bore of a cannon, to detect cavities..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; as, to lead an army, an exploring party, or a search; to lead a political party..
Research :: Research (n.) Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom..
Inexplorable :: Inexplorable (a.) Incapable of being explored, searched out, or discovered..
Search :: Search (v. t.) To inquire after; to look for; to seek.
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..
Redsear :: Redsear (v. i.) To be brittle when red-hot; to be red-short.
Indagation :: Indagation (n.) Search; inquiry; investigation.
Seared :: Seared (imp. & p. p.) of Sea.
Explore :: Explore (v. t.) To search through or into; to penetrate or range over for discovery; to examine thoroughly; as, to explore new countries or seas; to explore the depths of science..
After :: After (prep.) Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of..
Rummage :: Rummage (v. i.) To search a place narrowly.
Search :: Search (v. t.) To examine; to try; to put to the test.
Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A piece attached to, or forming part of, the hammer of a gunlock, upon which the mainspring acts and in which are the notches for sear point to enter..
Search :: Search (v. i.) To seek; to look for something; to make inquiry, exploration, or examination; to hunt..
Inquisitive :: Inquisitive (a.) Given to examination, investigation, or research; searching; curious..
Searching :: Searching (a.) Exploring thoroughly; scrutinizing; penetrating; trying; as, a searching discourse; a searching eye..
Streamless :: Streaming (n.) The reduction of stream tin; also, the search for stream tin..
Indagative :: Indagative (a.) Searching; exploring; investigating.
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