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(of fire) to actively make heat and flames by using up things like coal or wood
to be on fire and be destroyed by it
to cause destruction or harm to something or someone through extreme heat or fire
to become red, inflamed, or painful on the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun
to consume fuel for the production of heat or energy
to emit or produce light
to cause a sensation of discomfort or pain similar to that of being burned by fire
to experience or be consumed by strong emotions
to make something catch fire and undergo combustion
to cauterize tissue by using a hot iron, electric current, or caustic substance
to feel sore or painful, often as a result of injury
to squander or waste money, time, or other resources recklessly
to execute someone by tying them to a stake and setting them on fire
to create a CD or DVD by copying data from an original or master copy onto a blank disc
(poker) to discard the top card from the deck face down before dealing the flop, turn, and river cards, in order to prevent cheating by revealing the top card accidentally or intentionally
to use calories as energy through physical activity or bodily processes
to cook something thoroughly or to a preferred well-done state
What does "to burn" mean in cooking slang?
The structure is a simple verb borrowed from its literal meaning of setting on fire, but used in cooking to mean cooking something thoroughly or to a preferred well done state, not actually setting it on fire. It is used to describe cooking food until it is fully done, crispy, or browned, often in contrast to rare or undercooked preparations. People typically say "burn the bacon" when they want it extra crispy, or "burn the edges of the steak" for a charred finish.
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
damage inflicted by fire
a place or area that has been damaged or injured by fire or heat
a change in skin color or condition caused by exposure to the sun's rays, resulting in a reddish or brownish appearance
a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.
the pain that can be felt in one's muscles as a result of intense training
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