Word: boils
Phonetic:
/bɔɪlz/Listen:
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour. Example: Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.
A dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood.
The collective noun for a group of hawks.
(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas. Example: Boil some water in a pan.
To cook in boiling water. Example: Boil the eggs for three minutes.
(of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe. Example: Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.
(used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot. Example: It’s boiling outside!
(used only in progressive tenses) To feel uncomfortably hot. Example: I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?
To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation. Example: to boil sugar or salt
To steep or soak in warm water.
To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce. Example: the boiling waves of the sea
To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid. Example: His blood boils with anger.
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