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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]