heater

English

/ˈhitɚ/, /ˈhiːtə/

noun
Definitions
  • A device that produces and radiates heat, typically to raise the temperature of a room or building.
  • A person who heats something, for example in metalworking.
  • (dated) A gun.
  • (baseball) A fastball, especially one thrown at high velocity.
  • (gambling) An extended winning streak.
  • (historical) A medieval European shield having a rounded triangle shape like a clothes iron.

Etymology

Affix from English heat.

Origin

English

heat

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