What does singe mean in cooking?

singe means: Food, typically meat, should be exposed to flame. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does singe mean?

• Scorch: To scorch superficially. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• By briefly exposing to flame, you can burn the bristles or feathers (of a carcass) of an animal or bird. synonym : Burn . (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Burn the ends (of hair, for instance). (in Merlin Dictionary)
• In manufacturing, to burn the nap (cloth). (in Merlin Dictionary)
• A superficial or slight burn. (in Merlin Dictionary)