Search Result:scald
KK Pronunciation
〔 skɒld 〕
Pronunciation
〔 skɒ:ld 〕
Overview of noun scald
The noun scald has 2 senses
- scald -- (a burn cause by hot liquid or steam)
- scald -- (the act of burning with steam or hot water)
Overview of verb scald
The verb scald has 4 senses
- blister, scald, whip -- (subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community")
- scald -- (treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled")
- scald -- (heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk")
- scald -- (burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out")