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hurdle a movable or fixed barrier over which a runner or horse must leap in the course of certain races. [6 definitions]
hurl to throw forcefully. [5 definitions]
Huron Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes, northeast of the state of Michigan. [3 definitions]
hurrah used as an exclamation of joy, approval, triumph, encouragement, or the like. [4 definitions]
hurricane a powerful cyclonic storm that originates in the West Indian region of the Atlantic Ocean or in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean near Mexico and Central America. A hurricane is characterized by heavy rains along with winds exceeding 73 miles, or 119 kilometers, per hour.
hurried moving or acting quickly; forced to hurry. [2 definitions]
hurry to move or act with speed; hasten (sometimes fol. by "up"). [4 definitions]
hurt to cause physical damage, pain, or impairment to. [8 definitions]
hurtle to speed violently and often noisily. [2 definitions]
husband a man who is married; a male spouse. [2 definitions]
hush used as a request or command to be quiet (sometimes fol. by "up"). [6 definitions]
husk a usu. dry outer covering of some seeds and fruits, esp. of an ear of corn. [3 definitions]
husky1 big and strong; muscular. [3 definitions]
husky2 (often cap.) a dog of a strong, thick-furred breed developed to pull sleds in arctic regions.
hustle to work or go swiftly or vigorously. [10 definitions]
hut a small dwelling or shelter, often made of grass, mud, logs, and the like. [2 definitions]
hutch a pen or shelter, esp. for a small animal such as a rabbit. [4 definitions]
hyacinth any of various plants related to the lily that sprout from bulbs and bear spikes of fragrant, variously colored blossoms. [3 definitions]
hybrid the offspring of two plants or animals that differ genetically as to species, variety, breed, or the like. [6 definitions]
hydrant an upright pipe with a valve from which water can be drawn from a water main.
hydroelectric of or concerning the generation of electricity by means of the energy produced by moving water.