boil-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: a painful, pus-filled sore, infection

Commentary: BOIL[+structure][+anatomical][+infection][+sore][+pus_filled]

Examples:
The doctor lanced the boil in the man's ear.
The plague was characterized by large, pus_filled boils on the victim's face.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: the temperature at which a liquid boils, bubbles

Commentary: BOIL[+state][+temperature][+of_liquid][+bubbling]

Examples:
Bring the soup to a boil before serving.
When the sauce is just at the boil, remove it from the heat.
This river is known for its massive current differentials, boils and braided channels. (metaphoric extension, turbulent water)

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: an outdoor seafood meal, usually southern style

Commentary: BOIL[+event][+meal][+seafood][+outdoor][+southern]

Examples:
The family enjoyed a traditional Louisiana boil on the beach.
This seafood restaurant has a lobster boil every Wednesday from five to nine.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 4: a seasoning mixture used to enhance seafood

Commentary: BOIL[+artifact][+food][+seasoning][+seafood]

Examples:
Chef Tom's seafood boil contains paprika, black pepper, mustard and other spices.
Mary bought a packet of crab boil in the seafood market.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2a

Sense Number 5: a state of intense excitement

Commentary: BOIL[+state][+excitement][+intense]

Examples:
The issue finally came to a boil at town meeting last night.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1c

Sense Number 6: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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