boil1

verb

• 1(with reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor: [with object]:we tried to get people to boil their drinking water I’ll boil up the stock [no object]:he waited for the water to boil
• (with reference to a kettle, pan, or other container) heat or be heated until the liquid inside reaches a temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor: [with object]:she boiled the kettle and took down a couple of mugs [no object]:the kettle boiled and he filled the teapot

• 2 [with object] subject (something) to the heat of boiling liquid, in particular.
• (with reference to food) cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock: [with object]:boil the potatoes until well done (as adjective boiled)two boiled eggs [no object]:make the sauce while the lobsters are boiling
• [no object] (of food) be cooked in boiling water:make the sauce while the lobsters are boiling
• wash or sterilize (clothes) in very hot water.
• historical execute (someone) by subjecting them to the heat of boiling liquid.

• 3 [no object] (of the sea or clouds) be turbulent and stormy:a huge cliff with the black sea boiling below
• (of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up or inflamed:he was boiling with rage

noun

• 1 [in singular] the temperature at which a liquid bubbles and turns to vapor:stir in cream and bring to a boil
• an act or process of heating a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.
• a state of vigorous activity or excitement.
• an area of churning water:massive current differentials, boils, and braided channels
• Fishing a sudden rise of a fish at a fly.

• 2an outdoor meal at which seafood is boiled:everything for a traditional Louisiana seafood boil can be carried down to the beach
• a blend of seasonings added to water to enhance the flavor of boiled seafood.