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Boil

bɔɪl

Boil definitions
verb
boil boiled boiling boils
  1. (with reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour

    "we asked people to boil their drinking water"

    • (with reference to a kettle, pan, or other container) heat or be heated until the liquid inside starts to boil

      "she boiled the kettle and took down a couple of mugs"

  2. (with reference to food) cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock

    "boil the potatoes until well done"

    bring to the boil simmer heat
    • wash or sterilize in very hot water

      "boil bedclothes and towels"

    • execute (someone) by subjecting them to the heat of boiling liquid

      "one valet was ordered to be boiled alive"

  3. (of the sea or clouds) be turbulent and stormy

    "she stood gazing out of the lighthouse window as the sea boiled beneath her"

    • (of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up

      "he was boiling with rage"