Associations to the word «Scald»

Wiktionary

SCALD, verb. To burn with hot liquid.
SCALD, verb. (cooking) To heat almost to boiling.
SCALD, noun. A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
SCALD, noun. (obsolete) Scaliness; a scabby skin disease.
SCALD, adjective. (obsolete) Affected with the scab; scabby.
SCALD, adjective. (obsolete) Paltry; worthless.
SCALD, noun. Alternative form of skald

Dictionary definition

SCALD, noun. A burn cause by hot liquid or steam.
SCALD, noun. The act of burning with steam or hot water.
SCALD, verb. 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, verb. Treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled".
SCALD, verb. Heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk".
SCALD, verb. Burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out".

Wise words

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