chill Definition
chill (c̸hil)
noun
- a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; uncomfortable coolness
- a moderate coldness
- a damper on enthusiasm; discouraging influence
- a feeling of sudden fear, apprehension, etc.
- coolness of manner; unfriendliness
- Metallurgy a cooled iron mold placed in contact with that part of a casting which is to be cooled rapidly and thus hardened on the surface
Etymology: ME chile < OE ciele, coldness < Gmc *kal-, to be cold < IE base *gel-, cold > L gel- in gelidus, icy
adjective
intransitive verb
- to become cool or cold
- to be seized with a chill; shake or shiver, as with cold or fear
- ☆ Slang: usually with out
- to rest or relax
- to calm down: usually used in the imperative
- Metallurgy to become hardened on the surface by rapid cooling
transitive verb
- to make cool or cold
- to cause a chill in
- to check (enthusiasm, etc.)
- to depress; dispirit
- Metallurgy to harden (metal) on the surface by rapid cooling
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chill Usage Examples
Object
- champagne: For the best cocktail results, always use chilled champagne.
- dessert: Design a layered chilled dessert containing fruit, for one person.
- vibe: DW: Is the vibe chilled out at the Masters, or more serious than a Norba?
- soup: Suitable for NoCount Fruit Bowls A chilled fruit soup makes a lovely alternative to a pudding.
- carcass: Thus nowadays most slaughterhouses chill carcasses on a one day cycle.
- cabinet: Vie Shots are available in the chilled cabinets of supermarkets and retail at £ 1.89 for a three pack.
Preposition: down
spine: There's a double-edged timeliness here that sends chills down the spine.
Preposition: as
aperitif: Drink chilled as an aperitif or with a wide variety of foods, particularly chicken, fish and pasta with cream sauces.
Preposition: out
vibe: It is a haunt for the arty folk of society and has a real chill out vibe.
Adjective modifier
- icy: Furthermore, my room has developed an icy chill, clearly supernatural forces are at work.
- sudden: Um, you might experience a sudden chill or feel a... a pressure in your ears.
- damp: In the damp, dark chill of London in January, going out is probably the last thing you want to do.
Modifies a noun
- cabinet: The uniqueness of the product lies in the adaptability of producing a chill cabinet to suit most domestic or business needs.
- pill: Think a few chill pills need to be handed out!
- wind: Anne Robinson: ' The chill wind of her contempt is ever present ' .
- breeze: The weather had turned cold and a chill breeze was blowing.
Noun used with modifier
wind: Wind chill takes into account how the speed of the wind affects our perception of the air temperature.
Preposition: in
- refrigerator: Place the burgers on a plate, cover then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- fridge: Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Followed by an intransitive particle
out: Outside in the early morning, time to chill out, well, freeze out anyhow.
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