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boiler

boi·ler

UK/ˈbɔɪlə/ US/ˈbɔɪlɚ/ fairly common informal slang uk

noun

1.
2.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

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Origin

From boil + -er.

Phrases

  • back boiler
  • Benghazi boiler
  • boiler cupboard
  • boiler room
  • boiler shop
  • boiler suit
  • boiler ticket
  • boiler tube

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