singe

• Существительное, обозначающее поверхностный ожог или след от опаливания на поверхности, обычно вызванный кратковременным воздействием пламени или тепла.

A noun referring to a superficial burn or scorch mark on a surface, typically caused by brief exposure to flame or heat.

1. Surface burnB2formal

   A slight or superficial burn on the surface of something, often affecting hair, fabric, or skin.

   Ожог поверхности

   • The candle left a small singe on the tablecloth.
   • He had a singe on his arm from the hot pan.
   • The fire caused a singe on the edge of the curtain.

   Synonymsscorch

• Глагол, означающий слегка или поверхностно обжечь, особенно поверхность или края чего-либо, часто используется в кулинарии или для описания незначительных повреждений от огня.

A verb meaning to burn slightly or superficially, especially the surface or edges of something, often used in cooking or describing minor fire damage.

1. Burn superficially or lightlyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, often removing hair or feathers.

   Опалить

   • He singed the chicken over the flame to remove the pinfeathers.
   • The candle flame singed the edge of the paper.
   • She accidentally singed her hair while lighting the stove.

   Synonymscharscorchsear

   Antonymsdouseextinguishquenchsmother

2. Become superficially burnedB2formal

   To be slightly burned on the surface.

   Обгореть

   • The fabric singed when it touched the hot iron.
   • The toast singed in the toaster but was still edible.
   • His eyebrows singed from the sudden burst of heat.

   Synonymsscorchsear