ALL meanings of sears
Sears
S s - noun sears a pivoted piece that holds the hammer at full cock or half cock in the firing mechanism of small arms. 1
- verb with object sears to burn or char the surface of: She seared the steak to seal in the juices. 1
- verb with object sears to mark with a branding iron. 1
- verb with object sears to burn or scorch injuriously or painfully: He seared his hand on a hot steam pipe. 1
- verb with object sears to make callous or unfeeling; harden: The hardship of her youth has seared her emotionally. 1
- verb with object sears to dry up or wither; parch. 1
- verb without object sears to become dry or withered, as vegetation. 1
- abbreviation SEARS sere1 . 1