boilover

[ boil-oh-ver ]

/ ˈbɔɪlˌoʊ vər /

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noun

the act or fact of boiling over: an automatic burner control that eliminates boilovers.

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Origin of boilover

Noun use of verb phrase boil over

Other definitions for boilover (2 of 2)

boil-over

[ boil-oh-ver ]

/ ˈbɔɪlˌoʊ vər /

noun Australian and New Zealand Slang.

an unexpected result.

Origin of boil-over

Noun use of verb phrase boil over

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How to use boilover in a sentence

They are always suspended over a precipice, dangling by a slender thread that shows every sign of snapping.
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And now, similarly, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee: "Bend over and take it like a prisoner!"
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Perhaps on his own nowadays, Epstein is trying his best to webmaster over a dozen URLs.
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But yes, I pictured a James Bond-type just sauntering over to her.
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The debate over who really pulled off the Sony hack, then, could continue indefinitely.
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It is most peculiar, and when he plays that way, the most bewitching little expression comes over his face.
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All over the world the just claims of organized labor are intermingled with the underground conspiracy of social revolution.
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After we had passed over this desert, we found several garisons to defend the caravans from the violence of the Tartars.
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After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
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Solely over one man therein thou hast quite absolute control.
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British Dictionary definitions for boilover (1 of 2)

boilover

/ (ˈbɔɪlˌəʊvə) /

noun Australian

a surprising result in a sporting event, esp in a horse race

a sudden conflict

British Dictionary definitions for boilover (2 of 2)

boil over

verb (adverb)

to overflow or cause to overflow while boiling

(intr) to burst out in anger or excitementshe boiled over at the mention of his name

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Other Idioms and Phrases with boilover

boil over

Erupt in anger, excitement, or other strong emotion. For example, The mere mention of a tax increase will make Kevin boil over. This phrase alludes to overflowing while boiling. [Second half of 1800s]

boilover

Origin of boilover

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