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blister

/ˈblɪstər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does blister mean?

noun, verb

A small bubble of fluid that forms on the skin, typically as a result of friction or heat. To become severely sunburned, especially to the point of peeling.

Example

"The hiker developed a painful blister on her heel after walking for hours in the hot sun."

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