heating

n. process of warming, becoming hot

v. become hot; make hot

Heating may refer to:HVAC: Heating, ventilation and air-conditioningHeating devices, or systems:Block heater, or headbolt heater, an electric heater that heats the engine of a car to ease starting in cold weatherBoilerCathode heater, a coil or filament used to heat the cathode in a vacuum tube or cathode ray tubeCentral heating, method of providing warmth from one point to multiple rooms or apartments of a buildingConvector heater, a heater which operates by air convection currents circulating through the body of the applianceDielectric heating, the phenomenon in which radiowave or microwave electromagnetic radiation heats a dielectric materialDistrict heating, a system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location for residential and commercial heating requirementsFan heater, a heater that works by using a fan to pass air over a heating elementFeedwater heater, a power plant component used to pre-heat water delivered to the boilerFireplace, an architectural element consisting of a space designed to contain a fire for heating or cookingGas heater, a heater that burns natural gas or liquefied petroleum gasGeothermal heat pump, a heat pump that uses the thermal mass of the Earth to regulate indoor temperaturesGeothermal heating a method of heating using geothermal heatHeating pad, a pad used for warming of parts of the bodyHydronics, the use of water as the heat-transfer medium in heating and cooling systemsInduction heating, the process of heating a metal object by electromagnetic inductionRadiant heating, a heating system which heats a building through radiant heat rather than convection or forced-air heatingRadiator, a heat exchanger designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heatingRadioisotope heater unit, small heaters that provide heat through radioactive decaySalamander heater, a portable forced-air or convection heater, often kerosene-fueled, used in ventilated areas for worksite comfortSolar furnace a structure used to harness the sun's rays to produce very high temperaturesSolar heating, the usage of solar energy to provide process, space or water heatingStorage heater, an electrical appliance which stores heat at a time when base load electricity is available at a low priceWater heating, the heating of water for residential, commercial or industrial useWoodburning stoves, ever growing popular source of room heating using renewable fuel
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Noun
1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
(synonym) warming
(hypernym) temperature change
(hyponym) boiling
(derivation) heat, hot up, heat up
2. utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
(synonym) heating system, heating plant, heat
(hypernym) utility
(hyponym) central heating
(part-holonym) building, edifice
(part-meronym) boiler, steam boiler
(derivation) heat
Adjective
1. serving to heat; "a heating pad is calefactory"
(synonym) calefactory, calefactive
(similar) hot

Noun
1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
(synonym) heat energy
(hypernym) energy
(hyponym) geothermal energy
(derivation) hot up, heat up
2. the presence of heat
(synonym) hotness, high temperature
(hypernym) temperature
(hyponym) calefaction, incalescence
(derivation) heat up
3. the sensation caused by heat energy
(synonym) warmth
(hypernym) temperature
(derivation) hot up, heat up
4. intense passion or emotion
(synonym) warmth, passion
(hypernym) emotionality, emotionalism
(derivation) inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, fire up
5. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
(synonym) estrus, oestrus, rut
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
6. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
(hypernym) race
7. utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
(synonym) heating system, heating plant, heating
(hypernym) utility
(hyponym) central heating
(part-holonym) building, edifice
(part-meronym) boiler, steam boiler
(derivation) hot up, heat up
Verb
1. make hot or hotter; "heat the soup"
(synonym) heat up
(antonym) cool, chill, cool down
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) toast, crisp
(cause) hot up, heat up
(derivation) warmth
2. provide with heat; "heat the house"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(hyponym) steam-heat
(derivation) heating system, heating plant, heating
3. arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
(synonym) inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, fire up
(hypernym) arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
(hyponym) ferment
(derivation) warmth, passion
4. gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly"
(synonym) hot up, heat up
(antonym) cool, chill, cool down
(hypernym) change state, turn
(hyponym) overheat
(derivation) heating system, heating plant, heating

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Heat
  

(a.)
That heats or imparts heat; promoting warmth or heat; exciting action; stimulating; as, heating medicines or applications.
  

Hitting power. A player who hits the ball very hard is said to "bring the heat". Similarly, it can be said that a puny attacker "doesn't add much warmth to the offence".