Definition of heater
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Gary Swanson, president of Thermotion, which makes autmotive heater control valves, joined last year's trip to Europe with help from a state grant.
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The photo is of a moonshine still disguised as a water heater in Jackson Mississippi in 1968.
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Hit in the hip by a 98 mph heater, Harper charged the mound, flung his helmet and traded punches to the head with Strickland.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Drilled in the hip by a heater, Bryce Harper knew where this was headed.
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Exceptional features include walls of windows capturing incredible views, custom drapes, hardwood floors, tankless water heater, split bedroom layout, and newly installed double paned windows throughout.
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From Us In March, an electrician on a service call at a public restroom in Usuki, Japan, discovered a crawlspace above the urinal area, which had apparently been a man’s home (with a space heater, gas stove and clothing).
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Sleeping next to someone is like sleeping next to a space heater and/or rampant fire.
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Expand this model to include anything that uses electricity and doesn't need to be maintained at a constant demand level to get the job done – such as water heaters, fans, thermostats, and the huge banks of lights in warehouses and malls.
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15th Century
First Known Use of heater
15th century
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playDefinition of heater for English Language Learners
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: a machine that heats water or air
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