kaahata — meaning in English

English meaning

• scorch verb To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
• tear verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.

Senses

kaahata is used for these senses in English:

• scorch (intransitive) To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).
• tear (intransitive) To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.

scorch — full definition

1. verb To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
2. noun A mark or patch of surface burning or discolouration.

tear — full definition

1. verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
2. verb To move somewhere very quickly or with great energy.
3. noun A hole or split made by tearing.
4. noun A drop of clear liquid that falls from the eye, especially when crying.

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