kuumentaa — meaning in English

English meaning

• fire noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
• heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
• scald verb To injure the skin by contact with very hot liquid or steam.

Senses

kuumentaa is used for these senses in English:

• fire (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
• heat (transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
• scald (cooking) To heat almost to boiling.

fire — full definition

1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
3. verb To shoot a weapon.
4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
5. verb To set something alight, or to heat it strongly, as with ceramics.

heat — full definition

1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
5. verb To make something hot or warm.

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