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Meaning Of Sear
a.
Alt. of Sere
a.
To wither; to dry up.
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.
n.
The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or
half cocked.