1. plural of burn; injuries to skin or tissue caused by heat, fire, or chemicals
2. plural of burn; small streams or creeks
Usage: Scottish; Northern English

1. third person singular present of burn; to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire
2. third person singular present of burn; to damage or injure with heat, fire, or chemicals
3. third person singular present of burn; to feel a stinging pain

Examples

• The candle burns brightly on the table.
• She burns the toast every morning.
• The sunburn burns when I touch it.
• The doctor treated his burns from the accident.
• The hikers crossed several burns in the Scottish highlands.
• Wood burns more slowly than paper.
• The chemical burns required immediate medical attention.