English Words Starting With H

• hardman

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːdmæn/A tough, aggressive, or violent man, especially one hired to provide protection or enforce authority through intimidation or force.
• hardness

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːdnəs/The physical quality of being solid, firm, and difficult to scratch, bend, or cut.
• hardouin mansart

  nounLow
  /ˌɑːduː.æ̃ ˈmɑ̃ːsɑː/The surname of two notable French architects, Jules Hardouin-Mansart and his great-uncle François Mansart, often used in art and architectural history to refer to their specific Baroque style.
• hardpan

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːd.pæn/A dense, compact layer of subsoil, impervious to water and plant roots.
• hardrock

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌhɑːdˈrɒk/The dense, tough crystalline rock that forms the Earth's crust below softer surface layers.
• hards

  plural-nounLow
  /hɑːdz/The coarse, stiff, less desirable fibres of flax or wool, separated during processing.
• hardscape

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːdskeɪp/The permanent, hard, inanimate elements of a landscape, such as paths, walls, patios, decks, and built structures.
• hardscrabble

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌhɑːdˈskræb.əl/Involving hard work and struggle to earn a basic living, often in poor conditions.
• hardship

  nounB2
  /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/A situation or condition that causes severe suffering, deprivation, or difficulty, often due to a lack of resources or external circumstances.
• hardstand

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːdstand/A paved area for parking, storing, or servicing heavy vehicles or equipment, especially in a military, industrial, or airport context.
• hardtack

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈhɑːd.tæk/A hard, dry biscuit or cracker made from flour and water, without salt, formerly used as long-lasting food for sailors and soldiers.
• hardtail

  nounRare
  /ˈhɑːd.teɪl/A bicycle or motorcycle that lacks rear suspension.
• hardtop

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːdtɒp/A motor vehicle, especially a car, with a fixed rigid roof.
• hardwall

  nounLow (Technical/Limited Domain)
  /ˈhɑːd.wɔːl/A durable, cement-based plaster used for interior walls and ceilings, often as an undercoat.
• hardware

  nounB1
  /ˈhɑːd.weər/Tools, equipment, and machinery made of metal; the physical components of a computer system.
• hardware cloth

  nounLow (technical term)
  /ˈhɑːdweə klɒθ/A stiff, coarse-woven wire mesh, typically galvanized, used for screening, fencing, and reinforcement.
• hardware platform

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːdweə ˈplætfɔːm/The physical computer or electronic device on which software runs.
• hardwick

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhɑːd.wɪk/A toponymic surname, and, as a proper noun, a place name for various villages and locations.
• hardwick hall

  nounVery Low
  /ˌhɑːd.wɪk ˈhɔːl/A specific, historic Elizabethan country house in Derbyshire, England.
• hardwiring

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑːdˈwaɪə.rɪŋ/The process of installing permanent physical electrical connections; metaphorically, a fixed, innate, or unchangeable pattern of behavior, thought, or circuitry.

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