Main entry: scald
Definition: the act of burning with steam or hot water
Main entry: scald
Definition: a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
Main entry: scald
Definition: burn with a hot liquid or steam
Usage: She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out
Main entry: scald
Definition: heat to the boiling point
Usage: scald the milk
Main entry: scald
Definition: treat with boiling water
Usage: scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled
Main entry: whip, scald, blister
Definition: subject to harsh criticism
Usage: The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday; the professor scaled the students; your invectives scorched the community