Boiler: meaning, definitions and examples
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boiler
[ หbษษชlษr ]
heating system
A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The boiler in our house stopped working, so we had to call a technician.
- The steam boiler is an essential part of the power plant.
- The boiler needs regular maintenance to ensure efficiency.
person who works hard
Informally, a boiler is a person who works very hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
Synonyms
diligent person, hard worker, workaholic
Examples of usage
- She's a real boiler, always putting in extra hours at the office.
- He's known as the boiler of the team, never taking a break.
Translations
Translations of the word "boiler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caldeira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฏเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kessel
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketel
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะตะป
๐ต๐ฑ kocioล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใฉใผ (boirฤ)
๐ซ๐ท chaudiรจre
๐ช๐ธ caldera
๐น๐ท kazan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์ผ๋ฌ (boilreo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ kotel
๐ธ๐ฐ kotol
๐จ๐ณ ้ ็ (guลlรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kotel
๐ฎ๐ธ katlar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะทะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแกแแขแแ แ (kondensatori)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qazan
๐ฒ๐ฝ caldera
Word origin
The word 'boiler' originated from the Old French term 'boillir' which means 'to boil'. The concept of boilers can be traced back to ancient civilizations where heated water was used for various purposes. Over time, boilers evolved into the sophisticated heating systems we use today. The metaphorical use of 'boiler' to describe a hardworking person emerged in the early 20th century.