Definition of: singe

(sinj) v.t. singed, singe·ing
1. To burn slightly or superficially; discolor by burning; scorch: to singe the nap of cloth.
2. To remove bristles or feathers from by passing through flame.
3. To burn the ends of (hair, etc.). See synonyms under BURN¹.
—noun
1. The act of singeing, especially as performed by a barber.
2. A heat that singes.
3. An injury or risk, as if from or of singeing. [OE sengan scorch, hiss, causative of singan sing; from the singing sound produced]