–n.
1. a pile of many things thrown or lying together: »
a heap of stones, a sand heap.
SYNONYM(S): mass, stack, accumulation.2. Informal. a large amount; a lot; multitude: »
a heap of trouble. It did me a heap of good to see my old friends.
–v.t.
1. to form into a heap; gather in heaps; amass; accumulate: »
She heaped the dirty clothes next to the washing machine.
2. to give generously or in large amounts: »
The man heaped praise on his friends.
–v.i.
to become heaped or piled; rise in a heap or heaps: »
Snow heaped against the fence.
–heap´er, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.