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- hedonic calculus/hiːˌdɒn.ɪk ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/A methodical procedure in Utilitarian ethics for measuring pleasure and pain to determine the morally correct course of action, by calculating net happiness.nounVery Low
- hedonic damages/hɪˌdɒnɪk ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/In law, a type of compensation awarded for the loss of the ability to enjoy life's pleasures, as distinct from economic losses or physical pain and suffering.plural-nounVery Low
- hedonics/hɪˈdɒnɪks/The branch of psychology or philosophy concerned with pleasure, especially as the chief good or goal of life.nounRare
- hedonism/ˈhiː.də.nɪ.zəm/The ethical theory or lifestyle that prioritises pleasure and enjoyment as the highest good and most important life goal.nounC1-C2
- hedonist/ˈhiː.də.nɪst/A person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life; someone devoted to pleasure-seeking.adjectivenounLow
- hedy/ˈhɛdi/A female given name, of Greek origin, meaning 'delightful, sweet, pleasant'.nounVery low in common usage; extremely rare as a dictionary word outside proper names.
- heebie-jeebiesˈhiːbi ˈdʒiːbizA feeling of nervousness, anxiety, uneasiness, or discomfort, often with physical manifestations.nounplural-nounLow-Mid
- heed/hiːd/To pay attention to; to take notice of.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- heehaw/ˈhiː.hɔː/The loud, braying sound made by a donkey.interjectionnounverb-intransitiveLow
- heel/hiːl/The back part of the foot below the ankle.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- heel bar/ˈhiːl ˌbɑː/A small retail kiosk or shop, often found in a shopping centre or airport, offering quick shoe repair services such as heel replacement and key cutting.nounC1/C2
- heel bone/ˈhiːl ˌbəʊn/The large, roughly rectangular bone at the back of the human foot that forms the prominence of the heel.nounLow
- heel breast/ˈhiːl ˌbrɛst/The front, central area of the heel, where it transitions to the arch of the foot; specifically the load-bearing surface.nounLow (Technical)
- heel fly/ˈhiːl ˌflaɪ/An insect, specifically a type of warble fly (Hypoderma bovis), whose larvae infest cattle and cause swellings on their hides, traditionally near the heels.nounVery low (technical/agricultural)
- heel in/ˈhiːl ɪn/To temporarily plant a tree, shrub, or plant, typically by covering its roots with soil in a shallow trench until it can be planted in its final location.verbLow
- heel turn/ˈhiːl ˌtɜːn/In professional wrestling, a dramatic change in a character's role from heroic ('face') to villainous ('heel').nounC2
- heel-and-toe/ˌhiːl ən ˈtəʊ/A driving technique where the driver uses one foot to operate both the brake and accelerator simultaneously, by placing the heel on the brake and the toe on the accelerator.adjectiveverbC2
- heel-and-toe racing/ˌhiːl ən ˌtəʊ ˈreɪsɪŋ/A running technique, also a competitive sport, where the participant uses a distinctive heel-to-toe foot placement pattern.nounVery low
- heelball/ˈhiːl.bɔːl/A hard wax or composition, historically used for taking rubbings of inscriptions, especially on brass memorials.nounVery Low
- heeler/ˈhiːlə/A person or animal that nips at the heels, especially a herding dog that controls livestock by biting their heels.nounLow
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