the state of being hot; warmth
in physics, the form of energy associated with the random motions of the molecules, atoms, etc of which matter is composed, transmitted by conduction, convection, or radiation
excessively high bodily temperature
hot weather
a source or level of heat
Take the pan off the heat
a single round of a contest that has two or more rounds for each contestant
intensity of feeling or reaction
the heat of passion
the height or stress of an action or condition
informal pressure or criticism
a single round of a contest; specif any of several preliminary contests in which the winners proceed to the final
in the heat of the moment
while angry, excited, etc; without thinking
on/in heat
said of a female mammal: ready for sexual intercourse; in oestrus
[Old English hǣtu]