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Topic: Nature

hissing

IPA: /ˈhɪsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɪsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A sound made by forcing air through a narrow opening, often resembling a snake's noise or a steam escaping.

Example: The hissing of the steam made it clear that the kettle was boiling.

verb

Definition: To make a sharp, sibilant sound like that of a snake or steam escaping.

Example: The cat was hissing at the dog to warn it to stay away.

hive

IPA: /haɪv/

KK: /haɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a place with many others, often in a busy or crowded way.

Example: The children love to hive together in the playroom after school.

noun

Definition: A structure where bees live and produce honey, often filled with many bees and their activities.

Example: The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or store something, especially honey, in a structure where bees live.

Example: The beekeeper will hive the honey after the summer season.

hoar

IPA: /hɔːr/

KK: /hɔr/

adjective

Definition: Having white or gray hair, often due to age; also can refer to something that is ancient or venerable.

Example: The hoar frost covered the ground in a beautiful white layer.

noun

Definition: A type of frost that forms on cold surfaces, creating a white, icy coating, often seen in winter.

Example: The trees were covered in hoar, making the landscape look magical and white.

hoarfrost

IPA: /ˈhɔːrfˌfrɒst/

KK: /ˈhɔrfˌfrɔst/

noun

Definition: A white, icy coating that forms on surfaces when moisture freezes, often seen on grass and trees in cold weather.

Example: In the early morning, the grass was covered in a beautiful layer of hoarfrost.

hoariness

IPA: /ˈhɔːrɪnəs/

KK: /ˈhɔːrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being gray or white, especially due to age or oldness.

Example: The hoariness of the old man's beard made him look wise and experienced.

hoary

IPA: /ˈhɔːri/

KK: /ˈhɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Having gray or white hair, often due to age, or being very old and respected.

Example: The hoary old man shared stories from his youth that captivated everyone.

hobblebush

IPA: //ˈhɒbəlˌbʌʃ//

KK: /ˈhɑbəlˌbʌʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub found in eastern North America that has white flowers and red berries, known for its rounded leaves with serrated edges.

Example: The hobblebush blooms beautifully in the spring with its clusters of white flowers.

hogback

IPA: /ˈhɔɡbæk/

KK: /ˈhɔgˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A sharp ridge of land that has steep sides, often formed by the erosion of tilted layers of rock.

Example: The hikers climbed to the top of the hogback to enjoy the stunning view.

hogfish

IPA: /ˈhɔɡˌfɪʃ/

KK: /hɔgˌfɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of colorful fish found in warm Atlantic waters, known for its long snout, especially in males, and often used as food.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh hogfish caught that morning.

hoglike

IPA: /ˈhɔɡlaɪk/

KK: /hɔglaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics or qualities similar to a pig.

Example: The animal had a hoglike appearance, with a large snout and stout body.

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