물을 데우거나 난방용 증기를 만들기 위해 연료를 태우는 기계 장치 또는 용기.
A fuel-burning apparatus or container used for heating water or generating steam, typically for central heating or power.
예문:
"We had to call a technician because the boiler stopped working in the middle of winter."
"The steam engine's boiler must be carefully monitored to prevent pressure buildup."
고기가 질겨서 굽기보다는 오랫동안 삶거나 끓여서 요리하기에 적합한 늙은 닭.
An older chicken that is only suitable for cooking by boiling because its meat is tough.
예문:
"For a slow-cooked soup, a boiler provides much more flavor than a young roasting chicken."
"The butcher recommended a boiler for making the traditional chicken stock."
세탁물을 높은 온도로 삶거나 살균하기 위해 사용하는 커다란 금속 통.
A large metal tub used historically for washing or sterilizing clothes and linens at very high temperatures.
예문:
"In the Victorian era, a copper boiler was used to sanitize bed sheets and heavy linens."
매력적이지 않거나 불쾌한 여성을 비하하여 일컫는 모욕적인 말.
An offensive and derogatory slang term for an unattractive or unpleasant woman.
예문:
"The crude remarks referring to her as an 'old boiler' were rightfully condemned."