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)
blisterscorchwhipTreat 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."
Word Game Points
Is SCALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scald is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSCALD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SCALD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scald is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCALD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.