boil
Definition
- n. a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
- v. come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
- v. immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes
- v. bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point
Word forms
- Present participle
- boiling
- Past participle
- boiled
- Third person singular
- boils
- Past tense
- boiled
Example sentences
n.
The boil on his arm was painful and needed medical attention.
v.
Make sure to boil the water before adding the pasta.