noun
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any device for supplying heat, such as a hot-air blower, radiator, convector, etc
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slang a pistol
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electronics a conductor carrying a current that indirectly heats the cathode in some types of valve
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About $12,000 went toward the wedding, and the rest went into the house, which has since eaten a new water heater and a roof repair nobody warned us about.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
An inquest in Newport was told that the most likely cause of the fire was a mechanical or connection failure with the gas heater.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“In recent years, the property upgrades include a new pool heater, new hardwood floors throughout the home, a new roof on the carport, and landscaping around the property,” says Raigeul.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Tugboat’s seemingly unimpressive heater might not light up the radar gun, but batters insist it feels much faster than it actually is.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Cold air blasts through the heater vents, and we both instantly shiver.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
On that occasion, Pakistan used garden heaters and fans to dry the surface, to assist their spinners.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
In the last 25 years, a new roof was installed, as well as air conditioning units and water heaters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
In an era where pitchers are throwing more breaking balls than ever, Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees is dominating with 90% heaters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Engineers must carefully reduce energy use by shutting off heaters and instruments while also preventing the spacecraft from becoming so cold that its fuel lines freeze.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
The movie theater's heating, just like the lights, didn't work and the heaters that Scipio had brought them did little to drive the cold from the large auditorium.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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