scorch
scorch /sk'ɔːrtʃ/ (scorches scorching scorched)
1 [VERB] V n
To scorch something means to burn it slightly.
The bomb scorched the side of the building.
● scorched [ADJ]
...scorched black earth.
2 [VERB] V, V n
If something scorches or is scorched, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical.
The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine...
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass.
1 [VERB] V n
To scorch something means to burn it slightly.
The bomb scorched the side of the building.
● scorched [ADJ]
...scorched black earth.
2 [VERB] V, V n
If something scorches or is scorched, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical.
The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine...
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass.