noun
a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
Synonyms
noun
the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
Synonyms
boiling point
Examples
- they brought the water to a boil
verb
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
Examples
- Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
verb
immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes
Examples
- boil potatoes
- boil wool
verb
bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point
Examples
- boil this liquid until it evaporates
verb
be agitated
Synonyms
Examples
- the sea was churning in the storm
verb
be in an agitated emotional state
Synonyms
Examples
- The customer was seething with anger