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