space heater

/ˌspeɪs ˈhidər/
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Other forms: space heaters

Definitions of space heater
  1. noun
    heater consisting of a self-contained (usually portable) unit to warm a room
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    types:
    electric fire, electric heater
    a small electric space heater
    heat lamp, infrared lamp
    electric heater consisting of a high-power incandescent lamp that emits infrared radiation
    type of:
    heater, warmer
    device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
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