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SCALD

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Scald.

Scald - as a noun

A burn cause by hot liquid or steam

The act of burning with steam or hot water

Scald - as a verb

Subject to harsh criticism

Example: "The senator blistered the administration in his speech on friday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blisterscorchwhip

Treat with boiling water

Example: "Scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"

Heat to the boiling point

Example: "Scald the milk"

Burn with a hot liquid or steam

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

Scald - as an adjective

Affected with the scab; scabby.

Paltry; worthless.

Example Sentences

"Be careful not to scald yourself when handling boiling water."
"She scalded her fingers on the hot stove."
"The chef scalded the milk before adding it to the cake batter."
"The toddler scalded himself when he touched the hot iron."
"The steam from the shower was so hot that it scalded my skin."
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Word Game Points

Is SCALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scald is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCALD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SCALD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scald is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCALD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SCALD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scald is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCALD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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