blister

Meanings

• noun

  A raised, fluid-filled area on the skin caused by injury or burn.

  - "He had a blister on his hand from working in the garden."
  - "The hiker's feet were covered in blisters after a long trek."

• verb

  To burst or split open, especially a blister.

  - "The blister on his finger finally ruptured, releasing the fluid."
  - "The bubble on the soap film blistered as it touched the water."

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Synonyms

bleb , vesicate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blister
cister , ister , isteria , mister , missister , pister , sister

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. blister (en) : A raised, fluid-filled area on the skin caused by injury or burn.
   

2. blaster (en) : A person who destroys or damages something, especially with explosives.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of blister that leads to same result
blister , blisters , blistery , blistered , blistering , blister beetle , blister beetles , blister card , blister cards , blister pack , blister packs , blister rust , blister rusts , fever blister , fever blisters , water blister , water blisters , white-pine blister rust , cold sore , cold sores

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Forms

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blisters, blistered

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Etymology

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Old English blisterian 'to bubble, boil', from blister 'blister, bubble'.

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Trivia

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1. Blisters are not actually a sign of infection, but rather a response of the body to protect the damaged skin.

2. The largest blister ever recorded was over 3 feet long and 2 feet wide, and was caused by a snake bite.

3. In the 19th century, people used to collect and sell blisters from their feet to be used as a treatment for various ailments.

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Related Concepts

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1. burn: A type of injury caused by heat or radiation, which can result in the formation of blisters.

2. callus: A thick, hardened area of skin that forms to protect against repeated friction or pressure, often found in areas prone to blisters.

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Culture

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Blisters have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In ancient Greece, blisters were believed to have healing properties and were used in religious rituals. In modern times, blisters have been the subject of scientific research and have applications in medicine and industry.

How to Memorize "blister"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bubble on the skin that is filled with clear fluid. When it ruptures, the fluid spills out and the skin is raw and red.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blister' with the sensation of a small, painful bubble on the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BURST' to remember the meaning of blister: Burns Under Raw Skin Tissue.

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