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hookedadjective
Having or shaped like a hook; curved.
hookernoun
(Rugby) A player in the front row of a scrum whose role is to hook the ball back with their foot.
hookersnoun
Plural of hooker.
hookingverb_form
Present participle of hook.
hooksnoun
Plural of hook; curved pieces of metal for catching, holding, or hanging things.
hoopsnoun
Plural of hoop; circular bands or rings.
hoorayinterjection
An exclamation of joy, approval, or celebration.
hootnoun
The cry of an owl.
hootingverb_form
Present participle of hoot.
hooververb
To clean with a vacuum cleaner.
hoovesnoun
Plural of hoof; the hard covering that protects the feet of horses, cattle, deer, and similar animals.
hopverb
To move by jumping on one foot.
hopenoun
A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
hopedverb_form
Past tense and past participle of hope.
hopefuladjective
Feeling or inspiring hope; optimistic.
hopefullyadverb
In a hopeful manner; with hope.
hopelessadjective
Feeling or causing despair; without hope.
hopesnoun
Plural of hope; feelings of expectation and desire for something to happen.
hopingverb
Present participle of "hope"; wanting something to happen or be the case.
hoppernoun
A container that tapers downward and is used for dispensing or storing materials such as grain or coal.
horizonnoun
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
horizontaladjective
Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.
hormonenoun
A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.
hormonesnoun
Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes.
hornnoun
A hard permanent outgrowth, often curved and pointed, found on the heads of cattle, sheep, goats, and other animals.
hornsnoun
Hard, pointed growths on the heads of certain animals such as cattle, goats, and rhinoceroses.
hornyadjective
Made of or resembling horn; hard and rough in texture.
horoscopenoun
A forecast of a person's future based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of their birth.
horribleadjective
Causing or likely to cause horror; extremely unpleasant or bad.
horriblyadverb
In a horrible manner; causing horror or disgust.
horridadjective
Very unpleasant or disagreeable; causing a feeling of disgust.
horrificadjective
Causing horror; extremely shocking or frightening.
horrornoun
An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
horrorsnoun
Plural of horror; multiple frightening or disturbing things or experiences.
horsenoun
A large four-legged mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding and pulling loads.
horsebacknoun
The back of a horse, especially as a means of riding.
horsemannoun
A person skilled in riding horses.
horsepowernoun
A unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts), originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses.
horsesnoun
Plural of horse; large hoofed mammals used for riding, racing, and carrying loads.
hosenoun
A flexible tube for conveying water, gas, or other fluid.
hospitalnoun
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
hospitalitynoun
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
hospitalsnoun
Plural of hospital; institutions providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
hossnoun
(Dialect) A dialectal or colloquial pronunciation of "horse."
hostnoun
A person who receives or entertains guests.
hostagenoun
A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.
hostagesnoun
Plural of hostage; people seized or held as security for the fulfillment of demands.
hostelnoun
An establishment providing inexpensive food and lodging, especially for young travelers.
hostessnoun
A woman who receives or entertains guests.
hostileadjective
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.