Overview of noun scald

The noun scald has 2 senses

• scald -- (a burn cause by hot liquid or steam)


• scald -- (the act of burning with steam or hot water)

Overview of verb scald

The verb scald has 4 senses

• blister, scald, whip -- (subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community")


• scald -- (treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled")


• scald -- (heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk")


• scald -- (burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out")