Past tense for to heat (a liquid) to boiling point, especially for cooking
“Boil the concoction on a gentle fire until half of its water is evaporated.”
(of liquid) Past tense for to be agitated or turbulent, especially due to boiling
“Often, the waters boil and seethe over a rocky bed.”
Past tense for to rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically, sometimes violently
“Before too long, the broth would boil and bubble, releasing aromas that had everyone in the room salivating.”
Past tense for to feel or express great anger
“Watching water boil is pretty boring, but watching people boil with anger can be pretty scary.”
Past tense for to cleanse, typically by removing contaminants from
Past tense for to move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner
Past tense for to eject, or be ejected, especially suddenly or violently
Past tense for to turn into vapour
Past tense for to move in small swirling masses, especially by sudden gusts of wind
Past tense for to speak continuously and at length in an unintelligible or confused way
Past tense for to cause to become angry
Of food, that has been prepared by cooking
Thoroughly cooked
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