heater
heater Lexical Profile
heater Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A device or apparatus that generates and radiates heat, used to raise the temperature of an enclosed space or a fluid.
"During the bitter winter nights, they relied on a small portable heater to keep the bedroom warm."
American A high-speed pitch in baseball, typically thrown with maximum velocity; a fastball.
"The rookie pitcher struck out the veteran batter with a 98-mph heater right down the middle of the plate."
American A slang term for a handgun or firearm.
"In the classic noir film, the detective checked his coat pocket to make sure he was carrying his heater before stepping into the alley."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English, derived from the verb 'heat' combined with the agent suffix '-er' to describe an apparatus that generates warmth.
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