# boils

Pronunciation: say "BOYLZ" /bɔɪlz/

## Verb

1. Third person singular present of boil. — third-person singular simple present indicative of boil
   - Simple: Third person singular present of boil. Use this form with words like he, she, or it.
   - _The kettle boils within minutes on the new stove._
   - _Seawater boils at a slightly higher temperature than fresh water._

## Noun

2. Plural of boil. — plural of boil
   - Simple: Plural of boil. Use this when talking about more than one boil.
   - _Painful boils developed along his neck and had to be drained by a physician._
   - _The cluster of boils on her shoulder finally healed after a week of antibiotics._

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