scald

1 of 5

verb

ˈskȯld

scalded; scalding; scalds

transitive verb

: to burn with or as if with hot liquid or steam

: to subject to the action of boiling water or steam

: to bring to a temperature just below the boiling point

scald milk

: scorch

intransitive verb

: to scald something

: to become scalded

scald

2 of 5

noun (1)

: an injury to the body caused by scalding

: an act or process of scalding

: any of various conditions or diseases of plants or fruits marked especially by a usually brownish discoloration of tissue

scald

3 of 5

adjective (1)

archaic : scabby, scurfy

archaic : shabby, contemptible

scald

4 of 5

noun (2)

variant spelling of skald

: an ancient Scandinavian poet

broadly : bard

scald

5 of 5

adjective (2)

ˈskȯld

: subjected to scalding

coffee … with scald cream

Charles Kingsley

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French *escalder, eschauder, from Late Latin excaldare to wash in warm water, from Latin ex- + calida, calda warm water, from feminine of calidus warm, from calēre to be warm — more at lee

Adjective (1)

scall + -ed entry 1

Adjective (2)

alteration of scalded

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (1)

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1791, in the meaning defined above

单词	scald
释义	scald 1 of 5 verb ˈskȯld scalded; scalding; scalds transitive verb 1 : to burn with or as if with hot liquid or steam 2 a : to subject to the action of boiling water or steam b : to bring to a temperature just below the boiling point scald milk 3 : scorch intransitive verb 1 : to scald something 2 : to become scalded scald 2 of 5 noun (1) 1 : an injury to the body caused by scalding 2 : an act or process of scalding 3 : any of various conditions or diseases of plants or fruits marked especially by a usually brownish discoloration of tissue scald 3 of 5 adjective (1) 1 archaic : scabby, scurfy 2 archaic : shabby, contemptible scald 4 of 5 noun (2) variant spelling of skald : an ancient Scandinavian poet broadly : bard scald 5 of 5 adjective (2) ˈskȯld : subjected to scalding coffee … with scald cream Charles Kingsley Example Sentences Verb The steam scalded his skin. Scald the tomatoes in boiling water so that you can peel them more easily. Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French escalder, eschauder, from Late Latin excaldare* to wash in warm water, from Latin ex- + calida, calda warm water, from feminine of calidus warm, from calēre to be warm — more at lee Adjective (1) scall + -ed entry 1 Adjective (2) alteration of scalded First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (1) 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective (1) 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective (2) 1791, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition scald 1 of 2 verb ˈskȯld scalded; scalding 1 : to burn with or as if with hot liquid or steam 2 : to bring to a temperature just below the boiling point scald milk scald 2 of 2 noun : an injury caused by burning with hot liquid or steam Medical Definition scald 1 of 2 transitive verb ˈskȯld : to burn with hot liquid or steam scald 2 of 2 noun : an injury to the body caused by scalding scald 1 of 2 noun as in burn a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance burn harm scar hurt sear scathe injury mutilation damage beating crippling detriment disfigurement disability wound lesion impairment rupture mayhem swelling bruise chafe scratch abrasion defacement disablement affliction scrape laceration strain contusion gash bump boo-boo concussion cut Antonyms & Near Antonyms healing recovery remedy cure fix scald 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to bruise Synonyms & Similar Words bruise injure lacerate damage scar harm wound hurt scathe bloody tear gash blow out gore mutilate strain maim batter mangle graze contuse cut cripple torment afflict nick crease torture abuse hamstring impair lame scrape mar spoil blemish maltreat aggrieve lay up Antonyms & Near Antonyms heal cure remedy fix mend 2 as in to scorch Synonyms & Similar Words scorch parch char roast sear cook burn bake fire thaw rewarm heat overheat reheat superheat warm toast hot (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms cool ice frost refrigerate freeze chill supercool See More 3 as in to parboil Synonyms & Similar Words parboil boil simmer poach steam coddle reboil stew fricassee pressure-cook braise smother
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