Handwarmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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handwarmer

 

[ หˆhรฆndหŒwษ”ห.mษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

keep warm

A handwarmer is a small object designed to be held in the hand to provide warmth during cold weather. It is typically reusable and can be activated by various means such as shaking or exposure to air.

Synonyms

heater, heating pad, warmer.

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Word Description / Examples
handwarmer

Commonly used for small, portable devices that generate heat, typically used to warm hands during cold weather. These are often single-use or rechargeable.

  • I always carry a handwarmer in my pocket when I go skiing.
  • The handwarmer kept my fingers toasty during the winter hike.
heater

Generally refers to a larger appliance designed to warm up an entire room or area. Can be electric, gas, or oil-based.

  • We bought a new heater for our living room to stay comfortable during winter.
  • The portable heater was enough to warm the small office.
warmer

A general term that can refer to various devices used to generate warmth. It is often used in combination with other words to specify the type of warmer.

  • The foot warmer is a lifesaver during cold nights.
  • We have a bottle warmer to heat up the baby's milk.
heating pad

Typically refers to an electrical device used for local heat therapy. It's often used for medical reasons, like alleviating muscle pain or cramps.

  • She uses a heating pad for her back pain after a long day at work.
  • The doctor recommended using a heating pad to relieve the muscle tension.

Examples of usage

  • Before going skiing, make sure to pack a handwarmer to keep your hands warm.
  • During the winter hike, the handwarmer was a lifesaver in the cold weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "handwarmer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquecedor de mรฃos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค‚เคก เคตเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handwรคrmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghangat tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ั–ะปะบะฐ ะดะปั ั€ัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podgrzewacz do rฤ…k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‰ใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauffe-mains

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calentador de manos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el ฤฑsฤฑtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๋‚œ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูุฃุฉ ุงู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohล™รญvaฤ rukou

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohrievaฤ rรบk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš–ๆ‰‹ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grelnik za roke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handhitari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ะถั‹ะปั‹ั‚า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™l isidici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calentador de manos

Etymology

The concept of handwarmers dates back centuries, with early versions using materials like hot coals or heated stones. In modern times, handwarmers have evolved to be more portable and convenient, often using chemical reactions or battery power to generate heat. They are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and anyone facing cold weather conditions.

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