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blis·ter
 blister
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- pronunciation:
- blI
st
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a swollen area of skin that is filled with liquid. A blister is caused by a burn or other injury.
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| definition 2: |
a raised bubble in paint or a similar coating.
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| related words: |
burn |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blisters, blistering, blistered |
| definition 1: |
to raise a blister on.
Ali blistered his finger by touching the hot pan. |
| definition 2: |
to break out in a blister.
Her skin blistered from the sunburn. |
| related words: |
burn, scold, scorch |
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| derivation: |
blistery (adj.) |
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