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I . boil [bɔɪl] VB intr, trans

II . boil [bɔɪl] N

1. boil no pl:

2. boil MED:

boil over VB intr

1. boil over FOOD:

2. boil over situation:

boil down to VB trans fig

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The most distinguishing characteristic was that he seemed to have severe acne, boils and pockmarks on his face.
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A giant pot of beef stew boils over open flames as we nosh fresh watermelon.
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She speaks in sharp piercing shrieks, her eye boils, and she gnashes her fang.
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The concentrated solar energy boils water in the receiver to produce steam.
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Externally, a poultice of the leaves is useful for insect bites, poison-ivy rashes, minor sores, and boils.
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When the water boils, the scum is skimmed off.
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Individual boils clustered together are called carbuncles.
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Boils may also appear around the eye, where they are called styes.
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Sick with infection from boils the size of hens eggs on his inner thighs, he was feverish, and temperamental.
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Heated leaves are used as poultices for boils and other inflammations.
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