boil

verb
[L5042]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : boil
  • simple past : boiled
  • simple present, singular, third person : boils
  • present participle : boiling
  • past participle : boiled

Senses

  • cook in boiling water
  • raise to evaporation temperature

boil

noun
[L16162]

Forms

  • singular : boil
  • plural : boils

Senses

  • deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle
  • apply heat to water