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heater-shaped

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variants: or less commonly heater

Definition of heater-shaped

: triangular or ogival in outline —used chiefly of a medieval shield

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History and Etymology for heater-shaped

heater (core for a box iron)

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heater piece

heater-shaped

heat exchanger

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“Heater-shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heater-shaped. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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