halo |
a circle of light depicted in paintings as shining around the head of a divine or sacred being. [2 definitions] |
halt1 |
to stop or pause, as in a movement or operation. [4 definitions] |
halter1 |
a rope or strap with a bitless headstall that is set on the head or neck, as of a horse or ox, to restrain or guide the animal. [5 definitions] |
halve |
to divide into two equal parts. [4 definitions] |
halves |
pl. of half. |
ham1 |
the rear quarter of a hog, esp. the thigh, or the meat of this section in fresh or smoked form. [3 definitions] |
ham2 |
an actor who calls attention to himself or herself by overacting. [3 definitions] |
hamburger |
ground beef in bulk or in a patty, or the sandwich in which such meat is commonly served. |
Hamlet |
in one of Shakespeare's tragedies, the title character, a prince who avenges his father's death by slaying the murderer, his own uncle. |
hamlet |
a small village or settlement. |
hammer |
a hand tool having a solid, heavy head set across a handle and used to pound, indent, or beat metal, nails, or the like into shape or place, or any similar device. [14 definitions] |
hammock |
a hanging, swingable lounge or bed made of canvas or other strong fabric or netting and slung between two trees or other supports. |
hamper1 |
to impede or interfere with the progress or action of. |
hamper2 |
a large receptacle, usu. a basket with a lid or cover, as for picnic supplies or dirty laundry. |
hamster |
any of several short-tailed, round-bodied Eurasian rodents that have large cheek pouches, often kept as pets or laboratory animals. |
hand |
the part on the end of the human arm, used for grasping or holding. [17 definitions] |
hand- |
for or by the hand. |
handbag |
a bag or similar receptacle, used usu. by women to carry small personal articles and necessities; purse. [2 definitions] |
handball |
a game for two or four players in which a ball is batted against a wall or walls with the hand. [2 definitions] |
handbook |
a book or pamphlet that gives concise information or instruction on a specific subject; manual. |
handcuff |
one of two ring-shaped metal restraints that can be locked around a prisoner's wrists, usu. connected to each other by a short chain or bar. [3 definitions] |