(uncountable) A spice mixture used to flavor the water in which crabs or other shellfish are boiled. / (countable) A social event where boiled crabs are eaten.

plural of crab boil

plural of boiled egg

The high-temperature programme on a washing machine / A wash using this programme

To use the boil wash programme on a washing machine

Alternative spelling of soft-boiled

(US) To heat something until it reaches its boiling point. / (figuratively) To bring (a debate, etc.) to a peak of activity or emotion.

(Britain) A hard sweet, made by boiling sugar, which gradually dissolves when sucked.

Alternative form of tar boil

(roofing) A small bubble or blister in the flood coat of an aggregate-surfaced built-up membrane