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- hot-roll/ˈhɒtˌrəʊl/A verb meaning to roll metal (typically steel) at an extremely high temperature, immediately after casting, as part of its initial forming process.verb-transitiveLow
- hot-stove league/ˌhɒt ˈstəʊv liːɡ/An informal term for the period during winter (primarily in North America) when baseball is not played, and fans, journalists, and analysts discuss the sport, speculate about player trades, and analyse the previous season.nounLow
- hot-water bag/ˌhɒt ˈwɔːtə bæɡ/A portable container filled with hot water, used to apply warmth to a part of the body or a bed.nounLow
- hot-water bottle/ˌhɒt ˈwɔːtə ˌbɒtl/A container, usually made of rubber or similar material, filled with hot water and used to warm a bed or provide localised heat to the body.nounB1
- hot-wire/ˌhɒt ˈwaɪə(r)/To start a vehicle's engine without using the key, typically by connecting ignition wires directly to bypass the ignition lock.adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC2
- hot-work/ˈhɒt wɜːk/to shape or form metal while it is hot (i.e., above its recrystallization temperature), typically through forging, rolling, or extrusion.verbverb-transitiveC2 - Technical/Very Low Frequency
- hotan/həʊˈtɑːn/Proper noun referring to a historical city in Xinjiang, China, also known as Khotan, or a Japanese surname.nounVery Low
- hotbed/ˈhɒt.bɛd/A place or environment where something undesirable develops or flourishes rapidly, especially something negative like crime, disease, or unrest. Originally, a bed of earth heated by fermenting manure to encourage plant growth.nounverb-intransitiveC1
- hotbox/ˈhɒtbɒks/A small, enclosed space filled with heat and/or smoke.nounLow (C1/C2)
- hotch/hɒtʃ/To move or fidget restlessly; to shift position with small, jerky movements.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare
- hotchkiss/ˈhɒtʃ.kɪs/A surname, but more commonly recognized as a proper noun referring to a historic firearms manufacturing company or specific mechanical devices like the Hotchkiss gun or Hotchkiss drive.nounVery low / Extremely rare as a common noun
- hotchpot/ˈhɒtʃpɒt/The merging together of property from different sources, often for the purpose of equal distribution among heirs, or a confused mixture.nounVery Low (C2 level, highly specialised/archaic)
- hotchpotch/ˈhɒtʃpɒtʃ/A confused mixture or jumble of different things.nounLow to moderate
- hotdogging/ˈhɒtˌdɒɡɪŋ/Showing off or performing flashy, risky stunts, particularly in sports like skiing, snowboarding, or skateboarding.nounlow
- hotel/həʊˈtel/An establishment providing accommodation and meals, typically for travellers, for payment.nounA1
- hotel de ville/ˌɒtɛl də ˈviːl/The town hall or city hall of a French-speaking municipality, especially in France, Belgium, or Canada.nounRare
- hotel des invalides/əʊˌtel deɪz ˌæ̃væˈliːd/A historic complex of buildings in Paris, France, originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans.nounC2
- hotel rack/həʊˈtɛl ræk/A physical structure or stand within a hotel, typically at the front desk, used to display and organize room keys, mail, or messages for guests.nounLow
- hotel-dieu/ˌəʊtɛl ˈdjəː/A charitable hospital, typically one originally founded by a church or religious order.nounVery Low / Niche
- hotelier/ˌhəʊˈtɛlɪeɪ/A person who owns or manages a hotel.nounC1
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