Alternative spelling of séance

Wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it; the picture of the sender's seal was often pressed into the wax as evidence that the letter had not been opened.

very hot; blistering or boiling / (of a pain) having a sensation of intense sudden heat / damning; critical; scathing

action of the verb to sear / cooking food quickly at high temperature

present participle of sear

(not comparable) Having no seams. / Without interruption; coherent

Alternative form of able-bodied seaman

A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate

(nautical) Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel at sea.

The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs