© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Nature

harmattan

IPA: /hɑːrˈmætən/

KK: /hɑːrˈmætən/

noun

Definition: A dry and dusty wind that occurs in certain seasons along the northwest coast of Africa, often bringing low humidity and dust.

Example: During the harmattan, the air becomes very dry and visibility can be reduced due to dust in the atmosphere.

harpoon

IPA: /hɑːˈpuːn/

KK: /hɑrˈpun/

noun

Definition: A long, pointed weapon with a sharp tip and barbs, used for catching large fish or whales.

Example: The fisherman used a harpoon to catch the giant whale.

transitive verb

Definition: To strike or catch something, usually a large fish or whale, using a long, pointed weapon that is thrown or shot.

Example: The fisherman used a harpoon to catch the giant whale.

harpooner

IPA: /hɑːrˈpuːnər/

KK: /hɑrˈpunɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who uses a long spear with a sharp point, called a harpoon, to catch large sea animals like whales.

Example: The harpooner skillfully aimed his harpoon at the whale swimming nearby.

harrow

IPA: /ˈhær.oʊ/

KK: /ˈhɛroʊ/

noun

Definition: A tool used in farming that has a heavy frame with sharp points or disks, which helps to break up and smooth the soil after it has been plowed.

Example: The farmer used a harrow to prepare the field for planting.

transitive verb

Definition: To break up and level the soil or land using a tool called a harrow, or to cause someone to feel great distress or torment.

Example: The farmer used a harrow to prepare the field for planting.

harvest

IPA: //ˈhɑːrvɪst//

KK: /ˈhɑrvɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To collect crops or plants that are ready to be picked or gathered.

Example: Farmers usually harvest their crops in the fall.

noun

Definition: The process of collecting crops or the amount of crops collected during a specific time, usually at the end of the growing season.

Example: The farmers celebrated the harvest with a big feast.

transitive verb

Definition: To collect crops or other products from the land after they have grown.

Example: Farmers usually harvest their crops in the fall.

harvestable

IPA: /ˈhɑːrvɪstəbl/

KK: /ˈhɑrvɪstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be collected or gathered, especially crops or resources.

Example: The farm has a large area of harvestable crops this season.

harvesting

IPA: /ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɑrvɪstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of collecting crops or plants that are ready to be gathered.

Example: The farmers are busy with the harvesting of their wheat this season.

verb

Definition: The action of gathering crops or other products from the land.

Example: Farmers are busy harvesting the wheat this season.

harvestman

IPA: /ˈhɑːrvɪstˌmæn/

KK: /ˈhɑrvɪstˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A type of arachnid that is often called a daddy longlegs, known for its long legs and small body.

Example: The harvestman crawled slowly across the forest floor, its long legs moving gracefully.

hatch

IPA: /hætʃ/

KK: /hætʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come out of an egg after it has been laid.

Example: The baby chicks will hatch in a few days.

noun

Definition: An opening in a surface, such as a door or cover, often found on ships, buildings, or aircraft.

Example: The crew opened the hatch to access the cargo hold.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause an egg to produce young or to create something, often in secret.

Example: The hen will hatch her eggs in about three weeks.

hatchery

IPA: /ˈhæʧəri/

KK: /ˈhæʧəri/

noun

Definition: A facility where eggs, particularly from fish or birds, are incubated and hatched into young animals.

Example: The hatchery produces thousands of fish each year for local rivers.

←1

...

371372373

...

978→