| crayfish |
a small animal with a hard, jointed shell that lives in fresh water. Crayfish are crustaceans and are closely related to lobsters. |
| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. [1/5 definitions] |
| crust |
the slightly hard, baked dough on the outside of bread, pies, and other baked things. [4/5 definitions] |
| crustacean |
an animal with a hard, jointed shell. Crustaceans live in fresh or salt water. There are many kinds of crustaceans, including crabs, crayfish, lobsters, and shrimps. Crustaceans are kinds of arthropods. |
| cucumber |
a long fruit shaped like a cylinder with hard green skin and white flesh. Cucumbers are grown as food and are eaten raw. |
| cushion |
to make less hard or damaging; soften. [1/4 definitions] |
| decal |
a design or picture on specially prepared paper. Decals can be transferred from the paper to glass, metal, or other hard surfaces. |
| deep |
hard to understand; profound. [1/7 definitions] |
| dense |
thick and hard to see through or penetrate. [1/2 definitions] |
| depressed |
experiencing hard times economically. [1/3 definitions] |
| derby |
a hard hat made of felt with a round top and a curved, narrow brim. [1/2 definitions] |
| diamond |
a clear mineral that is a crystal form of pure carbon. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known. They are used in making jewelry and as tools for cutting hard materials. [1/5 definitions] |
| difficult |
hard to do or understand. [2/3 definitions] |
| difficulty |
the condition of being hard to do. [1/3 definitions] |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| drudgery |
hard, boring, and unpleasant work. |
| earn |
to get or deserve because of hard work or good behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| ease |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work. [1/4 definitions] |
| easy |
not hard or difficult. [1/4 definitions] |
| ebony |
a hard black wood that comes from tropical Asian trees. [1/3 definitions] |
| effort |
a hard try; attempt. [1/2 definitions] |