| harass |
to trouble or bother again and again. |
| harbor |
a sheltered area of water where boats can be anchored. [5 definitions] |
| hard |
not soft; solid; firm; tough. [9 definitions] |
| hard-boiled |
an egg that is boiled in the shell until firm all the way through. [2 definitions] |
| hard disk |
a rigid, magnetized disk built into a computer that is capable of storing a large amount of data. |
| hard drive |
a device for storing information on a computer's hard disk. A hard drive can be built into a computer or can sit outside the computer and be connected to it by a cable. |
| harden |
to make hard. [3 definitions] |
| hard hat |
a strong hat made of hard plastic. It protects the heads of people who work in dangerous places such as mines or construction areas. |
| hardly |
almost not at all; barely. [2 definitions] |
| hardship |
a condition of great want, suffering, or difficulty. [2 definitions] |
| hardware |
tools and equipment used for making and fixing things. Hardware is usually made of metal. [2 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. |
| hardwood |
any of several types of trees with strong, hard wood and broad leaves. Oak, cherry, and mahogany are all hardwoods. [2 definitions] |
| hardy |
able to stand hardship; tough; brave. [2 definitions] |
| hare |
a small mammal with long ears. Hares are large rabbits with very strong back legs used for jumping. Various kinds of hares live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and Central America. |
| harm |
injury or hurt. [3 definitions] |
| harmful |
causing or likely to cause harm; dangerous. |
| harmonica |
a small wind instrument in the shape of a rectangle. It is held in the hands and played by blowing and inhaling air over a set of metal reeds; mouth organ. |
| harmony |
being in agreement; unity. [3 definitions] |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. [4 definitions] |
| harp |
a large musical instrument with an upright triangular frame. Harps have forty-six strings and are played by plucking the strings with the fingers. |