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hinsdale
nounVery Low
/ˈhɪnzdeɪl/A proper noun referring to a place name, specifically a village in Illinois, USA, and a town in New Hampshire, USA.
hinshelwood
nounVery Low
/ˈhɪnʃəlwʊd/A proper noun referring to a British physical chemist, Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood (1897–1967).
hint
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/hɪnt/A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
hinterland
nounC2
/ˈhɪntəlænd/The remote, often underdeveloped, inland areas lying beyond the coastal or urban regions; the sparsely populated backcountry.
hinton
nounVery Low
/ˈhɪntən/A relatively uncommon English surname and a proper noun, primarily used to refer to specific people, especially the prominent computer scientist and AI researcher Geoffrey Hinton.
hioi
nounRare
/ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/The common people; the masses (often used with mild or humorous derogation).
hip
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
/hɪp/the laterally projecting part of the pelvis and upper thigh; also meaning aware of, or following, the latest trends or fashions.
hip bath
nounLow (C2+ / Specialized)
/ˈhɪp ˌbɑːθ/A small, portable or freestanding bathtub, typically oval or oblong in shape, in which a person can sit immersed in water up to their hips.
hip boot
nounLow Frequency (C1/C2)
/ˈhɪp ˌbuːt/A long waterproof boot, typically reaching up to the thigh, worn for wading in deep water.
hip dysplasia
nounC1/C2 (Specialist Terminology)
/ˈhɪp dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/A medical condition where the hip socket (acetabulum) does not fully cover the ball portion (femoral head) of the upper thighbone, leading to increased risk of dislocation and joint damage.
hip flask
nounC1
/ˈhɪp flɑːsk/A small, usually curved, container designed to hold a spirit such as whisky or brandy, intended for carrying discreetly in a hip pocket.
hip joint
nounC1
/ˈhɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/The ball-and-socket joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis, allowing leg movement.
hip pocket
nounB1
/ˈhɪp ˌpɒk.ɪt/The pocket in a pair of trousers or a skirt that is situated at the rear, near the wearer's hip.
hip roof
nounC1 (Specialized)
/ˈhɪp ˌruːf/A type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, usually with a fairly gentle pitch.
hip-hop
adjectivenounB2
/ˈhɪp hɒp/A style of popular music of US Black origin, featuring rap with an electronic backing.
hip-huggers
plural-nounLow
/ˈhɪp ˌhʌɡəz/A style of trousers (especially jeans) designed to sit very low on the hips, rather than at the natural waist.
hipaa
nounLow
/ˈhɪpə/A US federal law establishing national standards for the protection of confidential patient health information.
hipbone
nounC1
/ˈhɪp.bəʊn/The large, flaring bone forming each side of the pelvis; the ilium.
hiphugger
adjectivenounLow
/ˈhɪpˌhʌɡ.ə/A style of trousers, jeans, or underwear that fits and sits low on or below the wearer's hips, rather than at the natural waist.
hipparch
nounVery Low
/ˈhɪpɑːk/A commander of cavalry in ancient Greece.

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