"Scorches" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scorches" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Scorches
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"Scorches" Meaning

To burn or char something severely, especially with heat; to darken or blacken by heat, so that it is very badly damaged.

"Scorches" Examples

Examples of "scorches"


1. Verb
- The scorched earth was a result of the wildfire that swept through the rural area last night.
- The scorches left by the intense sunlight on the concrete sidewalk are hard to see.
- Sorched steak, whether it's intended or not, is very difficult to eat.

2. Noun
- Everyone was persuaded that the scorches on the forest floor were not from the recent fire but from another one much older.
- The technique used to determine the condition or date of the scorches was based on time spans for different forms of lichen.
- Scorches from the explosion marked the street where the plane crashed.

"Scorches" Similar Words

Scopuliped

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No definition found for "scopuliped". It's possible that this word is not a valid English word or is a rare or misspelled term.

Scorbute

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Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet.

Scorbutic

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Describing a person or their skin as looking pale or unhealthy due to scurvy (a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C).

Scorbutical

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Scorbutical (adjective): being or characteristic of scurvy (a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and fatigue).<br><br>Example: "The crew's diet was heavily reliant on salted meats, which made them susceptible to scorbutical disease."<br><br>Note: This word is not commonly used in modern English, and is mostly found in historical or literary contexts.

Scorch

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To cause damage or destruction by applying intense heat, often to the point of charring or blackening.

Scorched

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Burned, charred, or blackened, often because of intense heat.

Scorcher

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Scorchers

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Scorching

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Scordatura

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Scordatura refers to any alternate tuning of a stringed instrument, especially a lute, viol, or harp, in use in some forms of ancient, Renaissance, or Baroque music. The name itself comes from the Italian, meaning "disordered tone", as the tuning is altered from standard.

Score

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To achieve a high level of success or accomplishment, winning or gaining something as a result of a test, competition, or battle.

Scoreboard

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Scorecard

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A scorecard is a chart or document used to record and display the score or marks earned by a group or team in a competition, game, or assessment. It is typically used in sports, business, and education to track progress, compare performance, or assign grades.<br><br>In sports, a scorecard is often used to keep track of the score, innings, and other key statistics during a game. In business, a scorecard can be used to monitor the performance of a company or department against set targets or key performance indicators (KPIs). In education, a scorecard can be used to assess student performance on exams or assignments.<br><br>Scorecards can be physical or digital, and may include various features such as:<br><br> A table or grid to display scores or marks<br> Columns or rows to break down scores into different categories or metrics<br> A summary or overview of the total score or performance<br> A benchmark or comparison to a target or average score<br> A trend line or chart to show progress over time<br><br>Overall, the scorecard is a useful tool for tracking and analyzing performance, making data-driven decisions, and identifying areas for improvement.

Scorecards

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Scored

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Scorekeeper

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A person who keeps track of the score in a game or competition, such as a sports game, quiz show, or other contest.