Definition
Definition of HEAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: high explosive antitankTECH. type of weapon designed to destroy armored targetsTECH.
- The tank fired a HEAT round at the enemy.
- HEAT munitions are effective against tanks.
- The squad carried several HEAT warheads.
Origin of HEAT
Old English hætu (heat)
Terms with HEAT included in their meaning
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light source
emit light or heat
food
slices of bread browned by heat
cooking
lightly cook by browning with heat
temperature
having a moderate degree of heat
cooking
cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame
liquid heating
heat a liquid until it turns into vapor
heat
at or near the temperature when water turns to steam
injury
injure with heat or chemicals
medical
injury caused by heat or chemicals
temperature
the sensation caused by lack of heat
prepared food
the result of preparing food using heat
temperature
lose heat or become colder
combustion
chemical reaction producing heat and light
fire
blazing gas or vapor emitting light and heat
combustion
substance burned for heat or power
cooking
device for cooking food over heat
protection
small piece to protect a surface from heat or scratches
cooking
cook food by dry heat in an oven
cooking
cooked by dry heat in an oven or over a fire
astronomy
celestial body emitting light and heat
heat
cooking food with hot vapor
science
measure of heat or coldness of an object
fever
body's heat level, especially when elevated
kitchen appliance
device for cooking food using heat
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Definition of heat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
temperaturethermal energy or warmth
- The heat from the sun was intense.
2.
homeUS heating system or its outputUS
- The heat in the house was set to 70 degrees.
3.
weatherhot spell or period of hot weather
- The summer heat was relentless.
4.
spicespicy sensation in the mouth
- The chili added heat to the dish.
5.
- The company faced heat from the media.
6.
- The heat arrived at the scene quickly.
7.
- He was caught carrying heat.
8.
sportsRare preliminary race or competition stageRare
- She won her heat and advanced to the finals.
9.
- The pitcher threw a heat down the middle.
10.
- The wrestler generated a lot of heat from the crowd.
11.
breedingTECH. period of sexual excitement in animalsTECH.
- The cat is in heat and acting restlessly.
12.
metalworkTECH. cycle of heating metalTECH.
- The blacksmith completed another heat.
Verb
1.
weather changeintr. become hotter or warmerintr.
- The room began to heat as the sun rose.
2.
cooking actiontr./intr. cause an increase in temperature of somethingtr./intr.
- She heated the soup on the stove.
3.
emotiontr. Rare excite or intensify emotions or actionstr. Rare
- The debate heated as more people joined.
4.
sexualtr. Rare arouse or excite sexuallytr. Rare
- The romantic movie heated the audience.
Images of heat
heating system or its output
Expressions with heat
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make something hot all the way through
Heat through the soup before serving.
cause something to become hotter
She will heat up the soup for dinner.
get into trouble with someone in authority
She caught heat from her boss for the mistake.
race where two or more participants finish at the same time
The runners ended the race in a dead heat.
overcome the discomfort of hot weather
Drinking cold lemonade helps beat the heat.
increase the temperature of something
She used the microwave to heat things up quickly.
remove a source of heat from something
She took off the heat to let it cool.
increase the temperature
She turned on the heat to warm up the room.
deal with pressure or stress effectively
She can handle the heat during tight deadlines.
time of strong emotions or excitement
In the heat of the moment, he said things he didn't mean.
endure pressure or stress without giving up
If you want to be a leader, you must stand the heat.
pressure or stress is increasing
The heat is on as the deadline approaches.
activity or action becomes more vigorous or fast-paced
Things heat up when the band starts playing louder.
no more pressure or danger from others
Now that the police left, the heat is off.
enjoy warmth from the sun or heat source
The cat loves to bask in the heat of the sun.
increase the temperature
She cranked up the heat to warm the room quickly.
face criticism or scrutiny from others
The politician began to feel the heat after the scandal.
ready to mate and reproduce
The cat is in heat and looking for a mate.
during a moment of intense activity or excitement
He made the decision in the heat of the action.
apply pressure or force to someone
The boss put the heat on the team to finish the project.
endure criticism or pressure
She took the heat for the team's failure.
extremely intense and uncomfortable heat
This heat is murderous; I can't stay outside for long.
increase the intensity of activity or discomfort
The coach turned up the heat during practice.
in a way that shows strong emotion or intensity
She replied with some heat during the argument.
Origin of heat
Old English, hætu (heat)
Examples of heat in a sentence
We could feel the heat from the fireplace. The heat failed during the cold winter night. We upgraded the heat to a more efficient system. The heat in July was unbearable. Farmers worry about the heat affecting crops. The sauce had an unexpected heat that lingered.
He enjoyed the heat of the spicy curry. Politicians often feel the heat during elections. The new policy drew heat from the public. The heat was on their trail after the robbery. They tried to avoid the heat by hiding out. The gang was armed with heat during the robbery. He always carries heat for protection. He finished second in his heat. The heat was intense, but he qualified. He couldn't hit the heat that was coming his way. The batter was ready for the heat this time. His controversial remarks earned him heat from the fans. The unexpected betrayal generated heat during the match. The dog is in heat and needs extra care. Farmers monitor cows closely when they are in heat. The metal requires another heat to be ready. Each heat strengthens the metal further. The soup will heat quickly on the stove. The metal began to heat under the intense sunlight. He heated the metal until it glowed red. They heated the room with a small electric heater. The argument heated when accusations were made. The discussion heated as the deadline approached. The novel's steamy scenes heated the readers. Her sultry dance moves heated the crowd.
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- Portuguese:calor, aquecer, ...
- Chinese:热量, 变热, ...
- Japanese:熱, 暖かくなる, ...
- Arabic:حَرارَة, اِحْتَرَّ, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹם, לְהִתְחַמֵּם, ...
- Russian:жара, нагреваться, ...
- Ukrainian:тепло, нагріватися, ...
- Hindi:गर्मी, गर्म होना, ...
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