Meaning of 'boil'

noun

the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level

Example: "they brought the water to a boil"

Synonyms: boiling point

noun

a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus

Synonyms: furuncle

verb

to immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes

Example: "I boil potatoes every Monday."

verb

to bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point

Example: "To make a reduction, you should boil the liquid until it evaporates."

verb

to come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

Example: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."

verb

to be in an agitated emotional state

Example: "The principal boiled about the latest prank."

Synonyms: seethe

verb

to be agitated

Example: "I boiled with rage."

Synonyms: churn