Boil (Noun)
Meaning 1
A painful sore with a hard core filled with pus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The boil on her back was extremely painful and needed urgent medical attention.
- After trying various treatments, the doctor decided to lance the boil on my neck.
- A warm compress helped to bring the boil on her forearm to a head.
- She tried to squeeze the boil on her hip but ended up making it worse.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the boil on his ear that had become infected.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level; "they brought the water to a boil".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The water was heated until it reached a boil.
- The recommended cooking method involves bringing the chicken broth to a boil before simmering.
- At high elevations, the boil temperature of water is lower due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure.
- She instructed him to wait until the sugar syrup reached a boil before adding the flavorings.
- Carefully pouring the mixture into the heated oil brought it to a boil.