harpsichord |
a musical instrument with one or two keyboards. It is like a piano except that its strings are plucked when the keys are pressed. |
harrow |
a farm tool used to break up and level ground that has been plowed. A harrow has spikes or upright disks mounted on a heavy frame. [3 definitions] |
harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. [3 definitions] |
harvest |
the gathering of ripe crops, the crops or the amount of crops gathered, or the season in which they are gathered. [3 definitions] |
harvester |
one who gathers ripe crops. [2 definitions] |
has |
the present tense of "have," used with "he," "she," or "it," or with singular nouns. |
hash1 |
a dish of chopped meat and vegetables that have already been cooked. Hash is fried or heated again in gravy. [2 definitions] |
hasn't |
shortened form of "has not." |
hassle |
something that bothers or troubles someone in a small way. [2 definitions] |
hassock |
a footstool or firm cushion used to rest one's feet. |
haste |
speed or hurry. [2 definitions] |
hasten |
to move or act with speed; hurry. [3 definitions] |
hasty |
fast or quick; hurried. [2 definitions] |
hat |
a covering for the head worn for warmth, protection, or decoration. |
hatch1 |
to help a young animal break out from (its egg) and be born. Birds, reptiles, and certain kinds of fish hatch eggs. [4 definitions] |
hatch2 |
an opening in the floor, roof, or side of a building or vehicle. Hatches are often found on ships and allow passengers or cargo to pass through. [2 definitions] |
hatchback |
a kind of car in which a back panel is lifted up to open the rear storage area. |
hatchery |
a place where the eggs of fish, chickens, or other animals are hatched. |
hatchet |
a small ax with a short handle that can be used with one hand. |
hate |
to dislike very strongly; detest. |
hateful |
causing hatred. [2 definitions] |