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boiler

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐɫ.dɐj.ɾɐ/cal·dei·ra

Definitions

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1

A large metal container for heating water, especially to produce steam for heating or power.

Usage examples

“The steam boiler broke down and needed repair.”
“They installed a new boiler in the basement.”

Common combinations

steam boilerindustrial boilercopper boilerboiler room
2

A large volcanic crater, typically formed by the collapse of the ground following a major eruption.

Usage examples

“Yellowstone National Park sits on a massive caldera.”
“The island's caldera is now a lake.”

Common combinations

volcanic calderacollapse calderacaldera lake