Definition of burn

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Burn (v. t.) To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; -- frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood..

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Scorching :: Scorching (a.) Burning; parching or shriveling with heat.
Burning :: Burning (a.) That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.
Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To injure by fire or heat; to change destructively some property or properties of, by undue exposure to fire or heat; to scorch; to scald; to blister; to singe; to char; to sear; as, to burn steel in forging; to burn one's face in the sun; the sun burns the grass..
Canoe :: Canoe (n.) A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a paddle or paddles, or sometimes by sail, and has no rudder..
Incense :: Incense (v. t.) To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
Burnished :: Burnished (imp. & p. p.) of Burnis.
Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Inburnt :: Inburnt (a.) Burnt in; ineffaceable.
Burnish :: Burnish (v. i.) To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large..
Fizz :: Fizz (v. i.) To make a hissing sound, as a burning fuse..
Burning :: Burning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bur.
Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To apply a cautery to; to cauterize.
Cinder :: Cinder (n.) Partly burned or vitrified coal, or other combustible, in which fire is extinct..
Girdle :: Girdle (v. t.) To make a cut or gnaw a groove around (a tree, etc.) through the bark and alburnum, thus killing it..
Ignite :: Ignite (v. i.) To take fire; to begin to burn.
Eburnification :: Eburnification (n.) The conversion of certain substances into others which have the appearance or characteristics of ivory.
Glow :: Glow (v. i.) To feel hot; to have a burning sensation, as of the skin, from friction, exercise, etc.; to burn..
Burnous :: Burnous (n.) A cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Arabs..
Bourne :: Bourne (v.) A stream or rivulet; a burn.
Inust :: Inust (a.) Burnt in.
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