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singe

/sɪndʒ/
noun
  1. A slight burn or mark on a surface.
    • There was a small singe on the edge of the tablecloth.
    • She noticed a singe on the carpet near the fireplace.
    • The iron left a singe on his shirt collar.
verb
  1. To burn slightly on the surface, usually damaging hair or the outer layer of something.
    • The chef used a torch to singe the skin of the peppers.
    • Be careful not to singe your hair when lighting the candle.
    • The fabric got singed when I held it too close to the fire.
Synonyms
scorchburn
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