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Chilblains

Definition:

Chilblains refers to a medical condition characterized by painful inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin, typically occurring in response to cold temperatures. It is often accompanied by red, itchy, and swollen patches, primarily affecting the extremities.

Senses:

Noun (Plural: chillblains)

1. An inflammatory condition of the skin, resulting from exposure to cold temperatures, marked by itching, redness, and swelling.

2. (Popular) A slang term used to describe an irritating or troublesome situation.

Verb (Past tense: chillblained; Gerund or present participle: chillblaining)

1. To cause or develop chilblains on the skin.

2. (Popular) To complain or be dissatisfied about a particular situation.

Examples:

Noun:

1. After a long day of playing in the snow, Sarah's fingers were covered in painful chillblains.

2. He couldn't bear walking without socks in the cold weather as he was prone to getting chillblains on his toes.

Verb:

1. The extreme winter weather chillblained her skin, leaving her with discomfort and itchiness on her hands.

2. Despite the exceptional service, some customers still found reasons to chillblain about the restaurant's ambiance.

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