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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of boils
noun
- A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
noun
- The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour. Example: Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.
- A dish of boiled food, especially based on seafood.
- The collective noun for a group of hawks.
verb
- (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas. Example: Boil some water in a pan.
- To cook in boiling water. Example: Boil the eggs for three minutes.
- (of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe. Example: Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.
- (used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot. Example: It’s boiling outside!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.