Definition of sear

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Sear (n.) The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or half cocked.

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Water Bailiff :: Water bailiff () An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to search vessels..
Antiquary :: Antiquary (n.) One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity..
Water Ouzel :: Water ouzel () Any one of several species of small insessorial birds of the genus Cinclus (or Hydrobates), especially the European water ousel (C. aquaticus), and the American water ousel (C. Mexicanus). These birds live about the water, and are in the habit of walking on the bottom of streams beneath the water in search of food..
Investigator :: Investigator (n.) One who searches diligently into a subject.
Recondite :: Recondite (a.) Dealing in things abstruse; profound; searching; as, recondite studies..
Wrecker :: Wrecker (n.) One who searches fro, or works upon, the wrecks of vessels, etc. Specifically: (a) One who visits a wreck for the purpose of plunder. (b) One who is employed in saving property or lives from a wrecked vessel, or in saving the vessel; as, the wreckers of Key West..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; as, to lead an army, an exploring party, or a search; to lead a political party..
Search :: Search (v. i.) To seek; to look for something; to make inquiry, exploration, or examination; to hunt..
Ranger :: Ranger (n.) A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
Investigable :: Investigable (a.) Capable or susceptible of being investigated; admitting research.
Investigable :: Investigable (a.) Unsearchable; inscrutable.
Inquest :: Inquest (n.) Inquiry; quest; search.
Crucial :: Crucial (a.) Severe; trying or searching, as if bringing to the cross; decisive; as, a crucial test..
Exploratory :: Exploratory (a.) Serving or intended to explore; searching; examining; explorative.
Jerquer :: Jerquer (n.) A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods.
Intelligence :: Intelligence (n.) Knowledge imparted or acquired, whether by study, research, or experience; general information..
Hunt :: Hunt (v. t.) To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for sport or exercise; as, to hunt a deer..
Cauterize :: Cauterize (v. t.) To sear, as the conscience..
Cauterize :: Cauterize (v. t.) To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic.
Searchless :: Searchless (a.) Impossible to be searched; inscrutable; impenetrable.
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