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boil·er
 boiler
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- pronunciation:
- boI
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A boiler is a strong container in which water is boiled in order to create steam to be used as a source of power.
The old steam trains needed a very large boiler and a lot of wood to heat the water. |
| definition 2: |
A boiler is a tank used to heat and store a supply of water. Many houses have a boiler in their basement.
There was no hot water this morning because the boiler wasn't working. |
| related words: |
kettle, tank |
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