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heating
  • n  the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
  • n  utility to warm a building
    the heating system wasn't working
    they have radiant heating
  • v  make hot or hotter
  • v  provide with heat
  • v  arouse or excite feelings and passions
  • v  gain heat or get hot
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heating element
  • n  the component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat
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heating pad
  • n  heater consisting of electrical heating elements contained in a flexible pad
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heave
  • n  an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
  • n  (geology) a horizontal dislocation
  • n  the act of lifting something with great effort
  • n  an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
    a bad case of the heaves
  • n  the act of raising something
  • n  throwing something heavy (with great effort)
    he gave it a mighty heave
  • v  utter a sound, as with obvious effort
    She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do
  • v  throw with great effort
  • v  rise and move, as in waves or billows
  • v  lift or elevate
  • v  move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
  • v  breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
  • v  bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
  • v  make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
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heaven
  • n  any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
  • n  the abode of God and the angels
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