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Topic: Places

hacienda

IPA: /hɑˈsiːəndə/

KK: /hɑˈsiːəndə/

noun

Definition: A large estate or plantation, often found in Spanish-speaking countries, that typically includes a main house and agricultural land.

Example: The family spent their summer vacation at their beautiful hacienda in Mexico.

hackney

IPA: /ˈhæknɪ/

KK: /ˈhæknɪ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is dull, unoriginal, or lacking in freshness; often used to describe ideas or expressions that are overused.

Example: The movie was filled with hackney phrases that made it predictable and boring.

noun

Definition: A type of horse or carriage that can be hired for transportation.

Example: The hackney carriage was waiting at the station to pick up passengers.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something dull or unoriginal by using it too much, or to rent something out.

Example: The artist felt that his work had been hackneyed by constant imitation.

hall

IPA: /hɔːl/

KK: /hɔl/

noun

Definition: A large room or building used for gatherings, events, or as a passageway in a structure.

Example: The concert will be held in the main hall of the university.

hallway

IPA: /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

KK: /ˈhɔːlˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: A long, narrow space in a building that connects different rooms or areas.

Example: She walked down the hallway to her classroom.

hangar

IPA: /ˈhæŋər/

KK: /ˈhæŋər/

noun

Definition: A building or structure where aircraft are stored, maintained, or repaired.

Example: The airplane was parked inside the hangar after its flight.

verb

Definition: To place or store something in a large building where aircraft are kept.

Example: The team decided to hangar the plane overnight to protect it from the storm.

harbor

IPA: /ˈhɑːrbər/

KK: /ˈhɑrbər/

noun

Definition: A location on the coast where ships can dock safely and find shelter from storms or rough waters.

Example: The fishing boats returned to the harbor after a long day at sea.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide shelter or a safe place for someone or something, often used in the context of protecting or keeping something hidden.

Example: The old house can harbor many secrets from the past.

harborside

IPA: /ˈhɑːbərsaɪd/

KK: /ˈhɑrbərˌsaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Situated next to or near a harbor, typically referring to areas or properties that are adjacent to a body of water where ships dock.

Example: The harborside restaurant offers beautiful views of the sunset over the water.

noun

Definition: The area next to a harbor where boats and ships are docked or stored.

Example: The restaurant is located at the harborside, offering beautiful views of the water.

harbour

IPA: /ˈhɑːbə/

KK: /ˈhɑːbər/

noun

Definition: A place on the coast where ships can dock and be safe from the sea.

Example: The fishing boats returned to the harbour after a long day at sea.

hardstanding

IPA: /ˈhɑrdˌstændɪŋ/

KK: /hɑrdˌstændɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A hard surface, often made of concrete or asphalt, used for parking vehicles or for other purposes where a solid ground is needed.

Example: The construction site had a large area of hardstanding for the trucks to park on.

hatchway

IPA: /ˈhæʧweɪ/

KK: /ˈhæʧweɪ/

noun

Definition: An opening or passage that leads to a lower area, often accessed by a ladder or stairs.

Example: The crew climbed down through the hatchway to reach the storage area below.

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