boil

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

boils

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

boil

past (v2)

boiled

past participle (v3)

boiled

present participle

boiling

3rd person singular

boils

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

2. 2.The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.

   • Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.

3. 3.An instance of boiling.

   • Surface water will do, but give it a good boil before drinking it.

4. 4.A dish of boiled food, especially seafood.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

   • Boil some water in a pan.

2. 2.To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

   • Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

3. 3.To cook in boiling water.

   • Boil the eggs for three minutes.
   • Is the rice boiling yet?

4. 4.To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.(informal)

   • 'I'll boil the kettle,' he said.

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