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Scald Definition & Meaning

scald
noun
  1. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
  2. the act of burning with steam or hot water
verb
  1. subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
  2. treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
  3. heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk"
  4. burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"

"Scald" in song lyrics

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  • "first aid burn scald"
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Frequently asked questions

What does scald mean?
a burn cause by hot liquid or steam the act of burning with steam or hot water subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community" treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled" heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk" burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"
What part of speech is scald?
Scald is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does scald have?
Scald has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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