| a hard row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
| die-hard |
a person who stubbornly refuses to accept defeat or change, abandon a position, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| hard case |
one who is stubbornly unchanging or obstinate, as in clinging to destructive behavior patterns. |
| hard coal |
see "anthracite." |
| hard disk |
a rigid, magnetized disk built into a computer that is capable of storing a large amount of data. |
| hard drive |
a device for storing information on a computer's hard disk. A hard drive can be built into a computer or can sit outside the computer and be connected to it by a cable. |
| hard drug |
any drug, such as heroin, that is addictive and causes long-term harmful effects. |
| hard goods |
manufactured products, such as appliances, machines, and automobiles, that last for many years; durable goods. |
| hard hat |
a strong hat made of hard plastic. It protects the heads of people who work in dangerous places such as mines or construction areas. |
| hard knocks |
difficult or painful experiences, disappointments, or instances of rough treatment. |
| hard labor |
compulsory physical labor imposed as part of a prison sentence. |
| hard maple |
the sugar maple. |
| hard of hearing |
unable to hear well. |
| hard palate |
the hard, bony part of the roof of the mouth. (Cf. soft palate.) |
| hard rock |
a style of rock music characterized by heavy amplification and harsh or distorted electric guitar. |
| hard rubber |
rubber made tough and inflexible by treating it with sulfur at a high heat, used for hair combs, insulation, and the like. |
| hard sauce |
a sweet, creamy mixture of butter, confectioner's sugar, and rum or brandy that is often served over plum puddings, steamed cakes, and the like. |
| hard sell |
an aggressive method or instance of selling or advertising; high-pressure salesmanship. |
| hard wheat |
wheat that has hard kernels containing a high amount of protein, used to make semolina and pasta; durum. (Cf. soft wheat.) |
| hard-bitten |
made tough or stubborn by hard experience. |