hard-nosed |
tough and practical; hardheaded. |
hard of hearing |
unable to hear well. |
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. |