parch

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb parch has 1 sense

parch, sear - cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat; "The sun parched the earth"
--₁ is one way to dry, dry out
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Parch - Definition and Examples

Definition:

Parch (verb)

To make or become very dry, especially by exposure to heat or sunlight.
To cause extreme thirst.
To remove the moisture from something.
To make a substance crumbly or crinkled, often by applying heat or pressure.

Examples:

Example 1:

After being left in the sun for hours, the clothes on the clothesline started to parch.

Example 2:

If you don't drink enough water, you may feel parched.

Example 3:

The scorching heat parched the fields, making it difficult for crops to grow.

Example 4:

The desert wind parched my skin, leaving it dry and cracked.

Related Products:

For products related to parch, you can check out the following links on Amazon:

parceled parceled out parceling parcellation parcelling parcels parceria parcerly parch parchal parchami parchced parche parched parched parcheesi parchements

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics