Scald - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |skɔːld|  American pronunciation of the word scald
Brit.  |skɔːld|  British pronunciation of the word scald

noun

- a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
- the act of burning with steam or hot water

verb

- subject to harsh criticism (syn: blister, whip)
- treat with boiling water
scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled
- heat to the boiling point
scald the milk
- burn with a hot liquid or steam
She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out

Extra examples

The steam scalded his skin.

Scald the tomatoes in boiling water so that you can peel them more easily.

Gut and scald your pig.

The tears scalded her eyes.

Don't scald yourself with that kettle!

Mind you don't scald yourself with that kettle!

She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: scald
he/she/it: scalds
present participle: scalding
past tense: scalded
past participle: scalded
noun
singular: scald
plural: scalds
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