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The definition of a heap is a pile, mound or a large number of things.

(noun)

An example of a heap is a pile of garbage laying outside.

Heap is defined as to make a big pile or to give large amounts of something.

(verb)

An example of to heap is to make a big stack of clothes.

See heap in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a pile, mass, or mound of things jumbled together
Informal a great number or amount: a heap of toys, heaps of money
☆ Slang an automobile, esp. an old, dilapidated one

Origin: ME hepe, a troop, heap < OE heap, a troop, band, multitude, akin to Ger hauf(en), Du hoop < IE *keub- < base *keu-, bend, arch > hop, hive

transitive verb

to make a heap of; bring together into a pile
to give or supply in large amounts; load: to heap gifts upon someone
to fill (a plate, dry measure, etc.) full or to overflowing

intransitive verb

to accumulate or rise in a heap, or pile

See heap in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A group of things placed or thrown, one on top of the other: a heap of dirty rags lying in the corner.
Informal A great deal; a lot. Often used in the plural: We have heaps of homework tonight.
Slang An old or run-down car.

transitive verb heaped, heap·ing, heaps