| hard-on |
(vulgar slang) an erection of the penis. |
| hard palate |
the hard, bony part of the roof of the mouth. (Cf. soft palate.) |
| hardpan |
any hard layer beneath the soil, such as hard subsoil or clay. [2 definitions] |
| 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-shell |
having a hard shell, as clams and crabs of certain kinds or in certain phases. [3 definitions] |
| hardship |
a condition of severe want, poverty, or suffering. [2 definitions] |
| hardtack |
a hard biscuit made with flour and water only, formerly used esp. aboard ship. |
| hardtop |
an automobile with a hard, immovable top, esp. when made to look like a convertible. |
| hardware |
tools and equipment made chiefly of metal. [3 definitions] |
| hardware store |
a store that sells tools and equipment made of metal, as well as other types of tools, paints, cleaners, and various household items. |
| hard wheat |
wheat that has hard kernels containing a high amount of protein, used to make semolina and pasta; durum. (Cf. soft wheat.) |
| hardwood |
any of several types of tree, such as the oak, cherry, or mahogany, that have broad leaves, bear seeds enclosed in an ovary, and yield dense, compact wood. [2 definitions] |
| hard-working |
tending to work hard. |
| hardy |
able to endure hardship; rugged; courageous. [2 definitions] |
| hare |
any of various plant-eating mammals that resemble and are related to the rabbit, but that usu. are larger and have longer ears and hind legs. |
| hare and hounds |
an outdoor game of pursuit in which one group sets off first, leaving a trail of paper scraps for the second group to follow. |
| harebell |
a slender perennial bearing clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers. |
| harebrained |
reckless or flighty. |