Definition
- (noun) A slight or surface burn.
- (noun) A discolouration caused by heat.
- (noun) Brown discoloration on the leaves of plants caused by heat, lack of water or by fungi.
- (verb) To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
- (verb) To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
- (verb) (To cause) to become scorched or singed
- (verb) To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).
- (verb) To burn; to destroy by, or as by, fire.
- (verb) To attack with bitter sarcasm or virulence.
- (verb) To ride a bicycle furiously on a public highway.
Word stats
- Scorch contains 6 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Scorch mean?
A slight or surface burn.
How many letters are in Scorch?
Scorch has 6 letters.
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