scald meaning and definition

SCALD noun

Definition of scald (noun)

1. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
2. the act of burning with steam or hot water

SCALD verb

Definition of scald (verb)

1. subject to harsh criticism
   • "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
   • synonyms: blister, whip
2. treat with boiling water
   • "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
3. heat to the boiling point
   • "scald the milk"
4. burn with a hot liquid or steam
   • "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"