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Definition scald in British English

scald verb

[transitive] verb
/skɔːld/
1

to burn your skin with very hot liquid or steam

Example

The Christmas before, her mother had scalded herself with the turkey fat.

Synonyms and related words
injure harm wound
2

to heat milk until it is almost boiling

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
3

if tears scald your eyes, your eyes feel hot because you are crying

Synonyms and related words
tears cry tearful
Definition scald in British English