Definition of scalds

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• scalds is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• scalds is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• scalds is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of scalds

• subject to harsh criticism (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. blister
  2. whip
• a burn cause by hot liquid or steam (noun)
• burn with a hot liquid or steam (verb)

  Examples

  1. She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out
• heat to the boiling point (verb)

  Examples

  1. scald the milk
• the act of burning with steam or hot water (noun)
• treat with boiling water (verb)

  Examples

  1. scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled

See definition of scalds in Merriam Webster