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heat wave
or heat·wave
[ heet-weyv ]
/ ˈhitˌweɪv /
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noun
an air mass of high temperature covering an extended area and moving relatively slowly.
a period of abnormally hot and usually humid weather.
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Origin of heat wave
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby heat wave
heat sink, heatstroke, heat-treat, heat up, heat urticaria, heat wave, heaume, heave, heave down, heave-ho, heave-ho, give the
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British Dictionary definitions for heat wave
heat wave
noun
a continuous spell of abnormally hot weather
(not in technical use) an extensive slow-moving air mass at a relatively high temperature
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