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- hackernoun
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
- hackingnoun
The act of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems.
- hacklesnoun
The erectile hairs along the back of a dog or other animal, which rise when the animal is angry or alarmed.
- hackneyedadjective
(Of a phrase, idea, or expression) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
- hacksawnoun
A saw with a narrow fine-toothed blade set in a frame, used especially for cutting metal.
- hadverb
Past tense and past participle of "have"; possessed.
- haddocknoun
A silvery-gray fish of the cod family, found in the North Atlantic and important as a food fish.
- hadithnoun
A collection of traditions containing sayings of the Prophet Muhammad which, with accounts of his daily practice, constitute the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Quran.
- hadncontraction
Contraction of "had not."
- hadronnoun
(Physics) A subatomic particle composed of quarks and/or antiquarks, held together by the strong nuclear force.
- haeverb
(Scots dialect) Have.
- haematologynoun
The branch of medicine involving study and treatment of the blood and blood-forming organs.
- haematomanoun
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues, resulting from internal bleeding.
- haemoglobinnoun
The red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates, contained within red blood cells.
- haemophilianoun
A hereditary condition in which the blood does not clot properly, causing excessive bleeding from even minor injuries.
- haemorrhagenoun
An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially severe or uncontrolled bleeding.
- hagnoun
A witch or sorceress, especially an ugly or malicious one.
- haggardadjective
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
- haggisnoun
A Scottish dish consisting of a sheep's or calf's offal mixed with suet, oatmeal, and seasoning, traditionally boiled in a bag made from the animal's stomach.
- haggleverb
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
- hagiographynoun
The writing of the lives of saints.
- hahinterjection
An exclamation expressing triumph, surprise, or derision.
- hahainterjection
A representation of laughter.
- haiinterjection
(from Japanese) Yes; an affirmative response.
- haikunoun
A Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.
- hailnoun
(noun) Pellets of frozen rain falling in showers.
- hailstormnoun
A storm of heavy hail, often accompanied by rain and strong winds.
- hairnoun
The fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals.
- hairbrushnoun
A brush used for smoothing and styling the hair.
- haircutnoun
The act of cutting someone's hair.
- hairdressernoun
A person who cuts and styles hair as a profession.
- hairsnoun
Plural of hair; individual strands of hair.
- hairyadjective
Covered with hair; having a lot of hair.
- haleadjective
(archaic or literary) Strong and healthy, especially in old age.
- halfnoun
Either of two equal parts into which something is divided.
- halfwayadverb
At or to a point equidistant between two places.
- hallnoun
A corridor or passageway in a building.
- hallelujahinterjection
An exclamation of praise or thanks to God.
- hallointerjection
A variant spelling of hello; a greeting.
- hallowedadjective
Made holy; consecrated.
- hallsnoun
Plural of hall; corridors or passageways in a building.
- hallucinatingverb
Present participle of hallucinate; experiencing hallucinations.
- hallucinationsnoun
Plural of hallucination; false sensory experiences that seem real.
- hallwaynoun
A corridor or passage in a building.
- halonoun
A circle of light shown around the head of a saint or holy person in art.
- haltverb
(verb) To bring or come to a stop.
- hamnoun
Meat from the upper part of a pig's leg, salted and dried or smoked.
- hamburgernoun
A round patty of ground beef, typically served in a bun with various toppings.
- hamburgersnoun
Plural of hamburger; multiple patties of ground beef in buns.
- hamletnoun
A small village, especially one without a church.