Boiler: meaning, definitions and examples

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boiler

 

[ หˆbษ”ษชlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

furnace, heater, water heater

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caldeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฏเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kessel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kocioล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚คใƒฉใƒผ (boirฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaudiรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caldera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์ผ๋Ÿฌ (boilreo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kotol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”…็‚‰ (guลlรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kotel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ katlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (kondensatori)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caldera

Etymology

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.

See also: boil, boiling, parboil.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,592, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.