Blacken (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The smoke from the fire blackened the walls and the stone floor of the ancient castle.
- Years of neglect allowed mold to blacken the walls of the abandoned building.
- The soot from the exhaust pipe blackened the side of the garage.
- The intense heat from the flames began to blacken the metal's surface.
- Over time, the lack of maintenance allowed rust to blacken the once shiny gears.
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Meaning 2
Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The chef's special technique was to blacken the steak on both sides to lock in the juices.
- The barbecue master knew just the right amount of heat to blacken the burgers without burning them.
- To prepare for the dish, the chef carefully blackened the shrimp in a hot skillet.
- The intense flames began to blacken the kitchen walls and damaged the appliances.
- The griddle was perfect for blackening the fish to create a crispy exterior.