Pronunciation: /skɔːld/
noun a burn or injury caused by hot liquid or steam
A1 I accidentally touched the scald on the stove and burned my hand.
A2 The scald from the boiling water left a mark on the kitchen counter.
B1 She treated the scald on her arm with aloe vera gel to soothe the pain.
B2 The scald on the pot was difficult to remove, even with scrubbing.
C1 The chef carefully avoided getting scalds from the hot oil while cooking.
C2 The scald on the industrial machinery required immediate attention to prevent further damage.
verb to burn or injure with hot liquid or steam
A1 Be careful not to scald yourself with the hot water.
A2 She scalded her hand while cooking dinner.
B1 The chef scalded the milk before adding it to the recipe.
B2 The steam from the kettle scalded his face as he opened the lid.
C1 The scalding hot water caused severe burns on his skin.
C2 The scalding steam from the industrial machine required workers to wear protective gear.
formal Care must be taken when handling hot liquids to avoid the risk of scalding.
informal Be careful, that coffee is scalding hot!
slang I accidentally scalded myself on the stove while cooking dinner.
figurative The criticism from her boss felt like a scalding rebuke.
scalded
scalds
more scalding
most scalding
scald
will scald
have scalded
is scalding
scald
scald
to scald
scalding
scalded