boiler

Words with a similar base: boiler, steam_boiler

'boiler'

[boiler.n.01] as in: sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

'boiler'

[kettle.n.01] as in: a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

Origins

					boiler (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── boil (English)
    ├── bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── bullire (Latin)

0.003s for 3 cards

Activity