Definitions

1. noun

A container in which to boil water or other liquids, typically for heating buildings or for generating steam.

“The old boiler in the house needed to be replaced for the new heating system.”

2. noun

A device or system for producing steam or hot water, used in power generation or for industrial processes.

“The factory’s boiler broke down, halting production for several hours.”

3. verb

To heat something, especially water or a liquid, in a container.

“Can you boil some water for the tea?”

4. verb

To destroy or damage something, especially a vehicle or a ship, with intense heat, often accidentally or intentionally.

“The fireboats tried to boil the oil slick off the ship’s hull.”

5. verb

To make something confused or unclear, especially by presenting too many or too complex ideas.

“The politician’s speech boiled the audience with its complexity and jargon.”