central heating

/ˌˈsɛntrəl ˌhidɪŋ/
/ˈsɛntrəl ˈhitɪŋ/
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Definitions of central heating
  1. noun
    a heating system in which air or water is heated at a central furnace and sent through the building via vents or pipes and radiators
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    type of:
    heat, heating, heating plant, heating system
    utility to warm a building
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