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Four Letter Words Starting with an "H"

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  1. hack
    chop or cut away
  2. hadj
    the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
  3. haem
    a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
  4. haft
    the handle of a weapon or tool
  5. haik
    an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth
  6. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  7. hair
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
  8. haji
    an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca
  9. hajj
    a pilgrimage to Mecca that is a religious duty for Muslims
  10. hake
    the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
  11. hale
    exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
  12. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
  13. hall
    an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
  14. halm
    stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding
  15. halo
    a circle of light around the sun or moon
  16. halt
    cause to stop
  17. hame
    stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
  18. hand
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
  19. hang
    cause to be hanging or suspended
  20. hank
    a coil of rope or wool or yarn
  21. hard
    resisting weight or pressure
  22. hare
    swift long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit
  23. hark
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
  24. harm
    any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
  25. harp
    a chordophone with strings between the neck and the soundbox
  26. hart
    a male deer, especially an adult male red deer
  27. hash
    chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
  28. hasp
    a hinged metal plate that is locked with a pin or padlock
  29. hate
    the emotion of intense dislike
  30. haul
    draw slowly or heavily
  31. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  32. hawk
    a bird of prey with rounded wings and a long tail
  33. haze
    dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility
  34. hazy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  35. head
    the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
  36. heal
    recover
  37. heap
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  38. hear
    perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
  39. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
  40. heed
    careful attention
  41. heel
    the back part of the human foot
  42. heft
    bulk or weightiness
  43. heir
    a person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another
  44. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
  45. hell
    any place of pain and turmoil
  46. helm
    steering mechanism for a vessel
  47. help
    give assistance; be of service
  48. heme
    a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
  49. hemp
    any plant of the genus Cannabis
  50. herb
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem
  51. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
  52. here
    in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
  53. herm
    a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost
  54. hero
    someone who fights for a cause
  55. heth
    the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
  56. hewn
    cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
  57. hick
    a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
  58. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  59. high
    being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation
  60. hike
    walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
  61. hill
    a local and well-defined elevation of the land
  62. hilt
    the handle of a sword or dagger
  63. hind
    located at or near the back of an animal
  64. hint
    an indirect suggestion
  65. hire
    engage or hire for work
  66. hiss
    make a sharp, elongated "s" sound
  67. hive
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
  68. hoar
    ice crystals forming a white deposit
  69. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  70. hobo
    a disreputable vagrant
  71. hock
    joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals
  72. hogg
    a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
  73. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
  74. hole
    an opening into or through something
  75. holy
    belonging to or associated with a divine power
  76. home
    where you live at a particular time
  77. homo
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae
  78. homy
    having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
  79. hone
    sharpen with a whetstone
  80. honk
    the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
  81. hood
    a headdress that protects the head and face
  82. hoof
    the hard foot of some mammals
  83. hook
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  84. hoop
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
  85. hoot
    a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  86. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
  87. hops
    twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
  88. horn
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  89. hose
    a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
  90. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  91. hour
    a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
  92. howl
    cry loudly, as of animals
  93. hoya
    any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers
  94. huck
    toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
  95. huff
    a state of irritation or annoyance
  96. huge
    unusually great in amount or degree or extent or scope
  97. hula
    a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman
  98. hulk
    a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned
  99. hull
    dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
  100. hump
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  101. hunk
    a large piece of something without definite shape
  102. hunt
    pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
  103. hurl
    throw forcefully
  104. hurt
    be the source of pain
  105. hush
    become quiet or still; fall silent
  106. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  107. hymn
    a song of praise, especially a religious song
  108. hype
    blatant or sensational promotion
  109. hypo
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
Created on Sat Mar 02 00:34:03 EST 2013 (updated Sat Mar 02 00:36:27 EST 2013)

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