heat definition

1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
2. the sensation caused by heat energy
3. the trait of being intensely emotional
4. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
5. utility to warm a building
• examples: the heating system wasn't working
• examples: they have radiant heating
6. make hot or hotter
• examples: the sun heats the oceans
• examples: heat the water on the stove
7. provide with heat
• examples: heat the house
8. gain heat or get hot
• examples: The room heated up quickly