Phrase guide

hand boiler

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈhænd ˈbɔɪlə/
  • US: /ˈhænd ˈbɔɪlɚ/
  • rhymes with -ɔɪlə(ɹ)

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noun

Meaning 1

A toy usually consisting of a glass sculpture made of two bulbs connected by a looped and twisted piece of tubing, which contains dyed ethanol inside that seemingly boils when gripped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of hand + boiler.