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blis·ter
blister
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- pronunciation:
- blI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a swollen area of skin that is filled with liquid. A blister is caused by a burn or other injury.
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definition 2: |
a raised bubble in paint or a similar coating.
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related words: |
burn |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
blisters, blistering, blistered |
definition 1: |
to raise a blister on.
Ali blistered his finger by touching the hot pan. |
definition 2: |
to break out in a blister.
Her skin blistered from the sunburn. |
related words: |
burn, scold, scorch |
derivation: |
blistery (adj.) |
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