English Words Starting With H

• hard-ass

  nounMedium
  /ˈhɑːd ɑːs/A person who is extremely strict, uncompromising, and demanding.
• hard-bill

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːd ˌbɪl/a bird species that eats mainly hard seeds and has a strong, robust beak adapted for cracking them.
• hard-boil

  verb-transitiveB1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈbɔɪl/To cook an egg in its shell in boiling water until both the yolk and the white are solid.
• hard-knock life

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈnɒk ˌlaɪf/A life filled with difficulty, hardship, and struggle, often from a young age.
• hard-liner

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːd ˈlaɪ.nər/A person who holds an uncompromising, strict, or inflexible position, especially in politics or ideology.
• hard-nose

  nounMedium to Low (specialized term)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈnəʊzd/The basic quality of being tough, stubborn, realistic, and unsentimental.
• hard-shell

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌhɑːd ˈʃel/Having a hard outer shell or case; rigid, inflexible in attitude or ideology.
• hard-shell clam

  nounlow
  /ˌhɑːd.ʃel ˈklæm/An edible marine bivalve mollusc, primarily of the species Mercenaria mercenaria, characterized by a thick, rounded, greyish shell.
• hard-shell crab

  nounLow
  /ˌhɑːd.ʃel ˈkræb/A crab with a fully hardened, calcified exoskeleton, as opposed to one that has recently molted and has a soft shell.
• hard-surface

  verb-transitiveLow (C1/C2)
  /ˌhɑːd ˈsɜː.fɪs/An exterior layer or covering that is firm, solid, and resistant to pressure.
• hard-ticket

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌhɑːd ˈtɪk.ɪt/An admission ticket for an event, typically for a specific seat or reserved area.
• hardanger

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhɑːdɑːŋɡə/A traditional form of Norwegian embroidery and needlework originating from the Hardanger region.
• hardback

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈhɑːd.bæk/A book bound with stiff covers, typically covered in cloth or cardboard.
• hardbake

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈhɑːd.beɪk/A sweet, brittle confection made from boiled sugar and almonds or other nuts; essentially a nut brittle.
• hardball

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈhɑːd.bɔːl/A game of baseball, or figuratively, a tough, aggressive, and uncompromising approach to a situation.
• hardboard

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːd.bɔːd/A dense, smooth, brown building board made from compressed wood fibres.
• hardbody

  nounLow (C2+); primarily specific to bodybuilding/fitness subculture and automotive contexts.
  /ˈhɑːdˌbɒd.i/A physically fit person with low body fat and defined musculature.
• hardboot

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈhɑːdˌbuːt/A type of boot, especially for motorcycling or snowboarding, that is rigid and offers strong ankle support and protection.
• hardcore

  nounB2
  /ˌhɑːdˈkɔː/Extremely dedicated, uncompromising, or intense; the most committed, extreme, or authentic part of a group or activity.
• hardcover

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˌhɑːdˈkʌvə/A book bound with stiff protective covers, typically of cardboard covered with cloth or paper.

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