English Words Starting With H

• heave

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /hiːv/To lift or haul something heavy with great effort.
• heave down

  verbC2
  /ˈhiːv daʊn/A nautical term meaning to incline or lean a ship over on its side, typically for cleaning, repairs, or maintenance on the hull below the waterline.
• heave to

  verbC2
  /ˌhiːv ˈtuː/To bring a sailing vessel to a stop by adjusting the sails and helm to counterbalance each other.
• heave-ho

  nounC1
  /ˌhiːv ˈhəʊ/A rhythmic shout used in physical labour, especially for coordinated pulling; the act of dismissively getting rid of someone or something.
• heave-off hinge

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈhiːv ɒf ˈhɪndʒ/A hinge designed to allow a door or panel to be lifted slightly off its frame in order to be disengaged and removed, typically by a manual lifting/heaving motion.
• heaven

  interjectionnounB1
  /ˈhev.ən/In Christianity and some other religions, the abode of God and the angels, and the place where the souls of the righteous go after death; a state of supreme happiness.
• heaves

  nounC1
  /hiːvz/The plural noun form of 'heave': the act of lifting, pulling, or throwing something heavy with effort; a strong rise and fall motion.
• heaving

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈhiːvɪŋ/Present participle of 'heave' – the act of lifting, pulling, or throwing something heavy with great effort, or moving in a strong, often irregular, rhythmic motion.
• heaviside

  nounVery low frequency (C2+ / Specialized)
  /ˈhɛvɪsaɪd/A proper noun referring primarily to the British mathematician and physicist Oliver Heaviside (1850–1925).
• heaviside layer

  nounLow (Technical/Literary)
  /ˈhɛvɪsaɪd ˌleɪə/A region of the Earth's ionosphere, approximately 90-150 km above the surface, capable of reflecting radio waves and enabling long-distance communication.
• heaviside unit function

  nounExtremely low in general discourse; high in specialized technical fields (engineering, physics, mathematics).
  /ˈhɛvɪsaɪd ˈjuːnɪt ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n/A mathematical function, often denoted by H(x) or θ(x), which equals 0 for all negative inputs and 1 for all positive inputs (and often 1/2 at zero).
• heavy

  adjectiveadverbnounA1
  /ˈhɛvi/Having great weight; of high density or great physical force.
• heavy artillery

  nounC1
  /ˌhev.i ɑːˈtɪl.ər.i/Large, powerful guns used in warfare, such as cannons, howitzers, and missile launchers, typically requiring special transport and operation.
• heavy bomber

  nounC1
  /ˌhev.i ˈbɒm.ər/A large military aircraft specifically designed for carrying and dropping substantial amounts of bombs over long distances.
• heavy breather

  nounC1
  /ˌhev.i ˈbriː.ðər/A person who breathes loudly and audibly, often due to physical exertion, illness, or excitement.
• heavy chain

  nounTechnical
  /ˌhev.i ˈtʃeɪn/In biochemistry and immunology: the larger polypeptide subunit of an antibody or other multimeric protein, constituting its structural framework.
• heavy cream

  nounB1
  /ˈhev.i kriːm/A dairy product with a high butterfat content (36-40%), which does not contain added thickeners. It whips to a stiff consistency.
• heavy cruiser

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌhev.i ˈkruː.zə(r)/A type of large warship, smaller than a battleship but larger than a light cruiser, designed for long-range combat and independent operations.
• heavy earth

  nounLow
  /ˌhev.i ˈɜːθ/A literal, descriptive term for soil or ground that is dense, thick, and difficult to work with or move.
• heavy hitter

  nounC1
  /ˌhev.i ˈhɪt.ər/An important, influential, or highly successful person or organization in a particular field, especially in business, politics, or sports.

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