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blister
[ blis-ter ]
noun
- a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.
- any similar swelling, as an air bubble in a coat of paint.
- a relatively large bubble occurring in glass during blowing.
- Military. a transparent bulge or dome on the fuselage of an airplane, usually for mounting a gun.
- Photography. a bubble of air formed where the emulsion has separated from the base of a film, as because of defective processing.
- a dome or skylight on a building.
- the moving bubble in a spirit level.
- a small blisterlike covering of plastic, usually affixed to a piece of cardboard and containing a small item, as a pen, bolt, or medicinal tablet.
verb (used with object)
- to raise a blister or blisters on:
These new shoes blistered my feet.
- to criticize or rebuke severely:
The boss blistered his assistant in front of the whole office.
- to beat or thrash; punish severely.
verb (used without object)
- to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.
blister
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- a small bubble-like elevation of the skin filled with serum, produced as a reaction to a burn, mechanical irritation, etc
- a swelling containing air or liquid, as on a painted surface
- a transparent dome or any bulge on the fuselage of an aircraft, such as one used for observation
- slang.an irritating person
- slang.a rebuke
verb
- to have or cause to have blisters
- tr to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adjective
- ˈٱ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·t verb
- ܲ·t adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of blister1
Example Sentences
With the sun finally out, and this week’s freezing East Coast temperatures finally warming up, the Dodgers got off to a blistering start Wednesday.
Released in 2023, the band’s ninth album, “One More Time…,” showcased the trio’s signature blistering guitars, pummeling drums and songwriting prowess.
However, Italian flyer Capuozzo made amends soon after with a stunning solo finish, showing deft footwork and blistering speed to score under the posts.
Two days later the reaction arrived: redness, itching, oozing, crusting and small, fluid-filled blisters up and down his legs.
Will Smith, off to a blistering start with a team-best .467 batting average, tacked on an RBI single in the fifth.
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