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 white feldspar white feldspar /ˈwaɪt ˈfɛldˌspɑːr/

noun

  1. A widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks  ( albite , white feldspar )
    a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks


 caricaturist caricaturist /ˈkɛrəkəˌtʃɝːɪst/

noun

  1. Someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner  ( caricaturist )
    someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner
     The caricaturist drew a hilarious exaggerated version of the mayor.
    The caricaturist drew a hilarious exaggerated version of the mayor.


 scarlet runner scarlet runner /ˈskɑːrlɪt ˈrʌnər/

noun

  1. Long bean pods usually sliced into half-inch lengths; a favorite in Britain  ( English runner bean , runner bean , scarlet runner , scarlet runner bean )
    long bean pods usually sliced into half-inch lengths; a favorite in Britain
     The runner beans were blanched and added to the summer salad
    The runner beans were blanched and added to the summer salad
  2. Hairy trailing or prostrate western Australian vine with bright scarlet-pink flowers  ( Kennedia prostrata , running postman , scarlet runner )
    hairy trailing or prostrate western Australian vine with bright scarlet-pink flowers
  3. Tropical American bean with red flowers and mottled black beans similar to Phaseolus vulgaris but perennial; a preferred food bean in Great Britain  ( Dutch case-knife bean , Phaseolus coccineus , Phaseolus multiflorus , runner bean , scarlet runner , scarlet runner bean )
    tropical American bean with red flowers and mottled black beans similar to Phaseolus vulgaris but perennial; a preferred food bean in Great Britain


 heat heat /ˈhiːt/

noun

  1. () A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature  ( heat energy , heat )
    a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
      The scorching heat made it unbearable to be outside for too long.
    The scorching heat made it unbearable to be outside for too long.
  2. () The presence of heat  ( hotness , high temperature , heat )
    the presence of heat
      The heat of the sun warmed their skin as they lounged on the beach.
    The heat of the sun warmed their skin as they lounged on the beach.
  3. () The sensation caused by heat energy  ( warmth , heat )
    the sensation caused by heat energy
     The heat from the sun made the day feel even hotter.
    The heat from the sun made the day feel even hotter.
  4. () The trait of being intensely emotional  ( warmth , heat , passion )
    the trait of being intensely emotional
  5. () Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity  ( estrus [ N. American] , oestrus [British] , rut , heat )
    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
  6. Utility to warm a building  ( heat , heating , heating plant , heating system )
    utility to warm a building
     The heating system wasn't working
    the heating system wasn't working
     They have radiant heating
    they have radiant heating
  7. A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race  ( heat )
    a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race

verb

  1. () Make hot or hotter  ( heat up , heat )
    make hot or hotter
     The sun heats the oceans
    the sun heats the oceans
     Heat the water on the stove
    heat the water on the stove
  2. Gain heat or get hot  ( heat , hot up [Informal, British] , heat up )
    gain heat or get hot
     The room heated up quickly
    The room heated up quickly
  3. Arouse or excite feelings and passions  ( fire up , heat , inflame , ignite , stir up , wake )
    arouse or excite feelings and passions
     The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
    The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
     The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
    The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
     Wake old feelings of hatred
    Wake old feelings of hatred
  4. Provide with heat  ( heat )
    provide with heat
     Heat the house
    heat the house