what does scald mean?
SCALD as NOUN
- Meaning
- the act of burning with steam or hot water
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
SCALD as VERB
- Meaning
- burn with a hot liquid or steam
Usage Example(s)
- She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- heat to the boiling point
Usage Example(s)
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- subject to harsh criticism
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday
- the professor scaled the students
- your invectives scorched the community
Hypernyms(s) scald is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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