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boiler

23 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. boiler (noun)
  2. boiler compound (noun)
  3. boiler deck (noun)
  4. boiler horsepower (noun)
  5. boiler room (noun)
  6. boiler scale (noun)
  7. boiler shop (noun)
  8. donkey boiler (noun)
  9. double boiler (noun)
  10. externally fired boiler (noun)
  11. fire-tube boiler (noun)
  12. flash boiler (noun)
  13. internally fired boiler (noun)
  14. porcupine boiler (noun)
  15. saddle boiler (noun)
  16. sectional boiler (noun)
  17. soap-boiler (noun)
  18. steam boiler (noun)
  19. submerged-tube boiler (noun)
  20. waste-heat boiler (noun)
  21. watertube boiler (noun)
  22. donkey (noun)
  23. donkey pump (noun)

boil·er

noun \ˈbȯi-lər\

Definition of BOILER

1
: one that boils
2
a : a vessel used for boiling b : the part of a steam generator in which water is converted into steam and which consists usually of metal shells and tubes c : a tank in which water is heated or hot water is stored
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First Known Use of BOILER

circa 1540

Rhymes with BOILER

broiler, moiler, oiler, spoiler, toiler

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