Definitions for scald

Definitions for (noun) scald

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


Definitions for (verb) scald

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


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