nounπShareA localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection."My son developed a boil on his arm, so we took him to the doctor. "medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour."Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil."physicssubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood."Grandma's seafood boil was a family favorite. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe collective noun for a group of hawks."The hawk boil gathered on the hillside, watching the farmers below. "animalbirdgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas."Boil some water in a pan."physicschemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cook in boiling water."Boil the eggs for three minutes."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe."Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."physicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil."To make the pasta, she boiled the water until bubbles rose to the surface. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot."Itβs boiling outside!"weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used only in progressive tenses) To feel uncomfortably hot."Iβm boiling in here β could you open the window?"sensationbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation."to boil sugar or salt"chemistryprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steep or soak in warm water."To prepare the chamomile tea, she boiled the dried flowers in hot water. "foodutensildrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce."the boiling waves of the sea"sensationphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid."His blood boils with anger."emotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading