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high-speed steel
nounLow
/ˌhaɪ spiːd ˈstiːl/A type of tool steel alloy that retains its hardness and cutting ability at high temperatures, used primarily for making cutting tools.
high-step
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/ˈhaɪ ˌstep/to lift the feet very high when walking or marching, often in an exaggerated or showy manner.
high-stepper
nounLow
/ˌhaɪ ˈstep.ə/A horse that lifts its legs very high when walking or trotting.
high-tech
adjectivenounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈtek/Relating to or using advanced and sophisticated technology, especially electronic or digital technology.
high-tension
adjectivenounC1
/ˌhaɪ ˈten.ʃən/Referring to something, especially electrical equipment or a situation, that is operating at or involves a very high voltage, or that is characterized by great stress or anxiety.
high-top
adjectivenounC1
/ˈhaɪ tɒp/A type of sports shoe, especially a trainer (sneaker), whose upper extends over the ankle.
high-up
adjectivenounC1-C2
/ˌhaɪ ˈʌp/A person holding a senior or powerful position in an organization.
high-water mark
nounB2-C1
/ˌhaɪ ˈwɔːtə ˌmɑːk/The highest level or point that something (like water, success, or achievement) has reached.
highball
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈhʌɪbɔːl/A type of alcoholic drink served in a tall glass, typically consisting of a spirit mixed with a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer (like ginger ale or soda water) and ice.
highbinder
nounVery Low
/ˈhaɪbaɪndə(r)/A criminal gang member, especially one involved in political corruption or violent crime.
highboy
nounC1
/ˈhʌɪbɔɪ/A tall chest of drawers, typically having two sections and often mounted on legs.
highbrow
adjectivenounC1
/ˈhaɪ.braʊ/A person who has or is perceived to have superior intellectual and cultural tastes, interests, and knowledge; also used as an adjective to describe such tastes or culture.
highbush blueberry
nounLow
/ˌhaɪbʊʃ ˈbluːb(ə)ri/A cultivated species of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) characterized by tall, multi-stemmed shrubs.
highbush cranberry
nounLow
/ˈhaɪbʊʃ ˈkrænb(ə)ri/A North American shrub (Viburnum trilobum/opulus) with clusters of bright red, acidic berries resembling true cranberries.
highbush huckleberry
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈhaɪbʊʃ ˈhʌk(ə)lb(ə)ri/A North American shrub (Vaccinium corymbosum and other Vaccinium species) that bears edible, dark blue to black berries and typically grows taller than its lowbush relatives.
highchair
nounB1
/ˈhaɪ.tʃeə(r)/A tall chair with long legs, a small seat, and a tray, used for feeding a baby or young child.
highdaddy
nounVery Low / Obscure
/ˈhaɪˌdæd.i/An informal, regional, or humorous term for a father, often emphasizing his authority, seniority, or protective role within a family.
higher
adjectivenounC1
/ˈhaɪə(r)/A comparative form meaning 'more elevated in position, amount, or degree'.
higher criticism
nounC2
/ˌhaɪə ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/A scholarly method of analyzing biblical texts that investigates their authorship, historical context, sources, composition, and intended meaning, without presupposing divine inspiration.
higher education
nounC1
/ˌhaɪ.ər ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/Education provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that award academic degrees, typically following secondary school.

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