warming

noun

The act of one who warms; specifically, in silver-plating, the heating of the object to be plated until it causes a slight hissing when immersed in water.

noun

A castigation; a thrashing.

a. & n. from warm, v.

a long-handled covered pan into which live coals are put, — used for warming beds.

verb

Present participle of warm.

noun

A small rise in temperature.

noun

the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature

noun

warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

adjective

imparting heat

adjective

producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body