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hash·ish noun [ORIGIN: Ar ḥashīsh]

: the intoxicating concentrated resin from the flowering tops of the female hemp plant

hasp noun : a fastener (as for a door) consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock

has·si·um noun : an artificially produced radioactive metallic chemical element

1hassle noun 1 a : a heated often protracted argument

b : a violent skirmish : FIGHT

2 : an annoying or troublesome concern

Synonyms

[1a] altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, disagreement, dispute, fight, misunderstanding, quarrel, row, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangle—more at ARGUMENT

[2] aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, headache, inconvenience, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest, problem, thorn—more at ANNOYANCE

2hassle verb 1 : to contend or disagree in words

2 : to annoy persistently or acutely

Synonyms

argue, bicker, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, quarrel, row, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangle—more at ARGUE

has·sock noun : a cushion that serves as a seat or leg rest; also : a cushion to kneel on in prayer

haste noun 1 : rapidity of motion or action : SPEED

2 : rash or headlong action

3 : excessive eagerness

Synonyms

[1] celerity, fastness, fleetness, hurry, quickness, rapidity, speed, swiftness, velocity—more at SPEED

[2] hurry, hustle, precipitation, rush—more at HURRY

has·ten verb 1 : to urge on

2 : to move or act quickly : HURRY; also : to cause to move or act faster

Synonyms

accelerate, hurry, quicken, rush, speed, step up, whisk—more at HURRY

hast·i·ly adverb : in haste

Synonyms

cursorily, headlong, hurriedly, pell-mell, precipitately, rashly; also hotheadedly, impatiently, impetuously, impulsively, recklessly, thoughtlessly; automatically, haphazardly; impromptu, spontaneously; abruptly, suddenly; offhand

Antonyms

deliberately

apace, briskly, fast, full tilt, posthaste, presto, pronto, quick, quickly, rapidly, soon, speedily, swift, swiftly—more at FAST

hast·i·ness noun : the quality or state of being hasty

hasty adjective : made, done, or acting in haste

Synonyms

cursory, headlong, pell-mell, precipitate, precipitous, rash; also breakneck, breathtaking; heady, hotheaded, headstrong, impatient, impetuous, impulsive, madcap, reckless; quick, rapid, speedy, swift; impromptu, makeshift, offhand, snap, spontaneous; abrupt, sudden

Antonyms

deliberate, unhurried

hat noun : a covering for the head usu. having a shaped crown and brim

Synonyms

cap, headgear; also beret, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, derby, fedora, fez, hard hat, helm, helmet, homburg, hood, leghorn, miter, nightcap, panama, pillbox, skullcap, sombrero, sou'wester, sunbonnet, tam-o'-shanter, top hat, toque, turban; coronet, crown, diadem, headband, tiara; coif, babushka, kerchief, mantilla, scarf, shawl, veil, wimple

hat·box noun : a round piece of luggage esp. for carrying hats

1hatch noun 1 : a small door or opening

2 : a door or cover for access down into a compartment of a ship

Synonyms

door, gate, portal—more at DOOR

2hatch verb 1 a : to produce by incubation

b : to incubate eggs

2 : to emerge from an egg or pupa; also : to give forth young

3 : ORIGINATE

— hatch·ery noun

Synonyms

brood, incubate, set, sit—more at SET

hatch·back noun : an automobile with a rear hatch that opens upward

hatch·et noun 1 : a short-handled ax with a hammerlike part opposite the blade

2 : TOMAHAWK

hatchet man noun : a person hired for murder, coercion, or unscrupulous attack

hatch·ing noun : the engraving or drawing of closely spaced fine lines chiefly to give an effect of shading; also : the pattern so created

hatch·way noun : a hatch giving access usu. by a ladder or stairs

1hate noun 1 : intense hostility and aversion

2 : an object of hatred

Synonyms

[1] abhorrence, abomination, execration, hatred, loathing; also cattiness, despite, hatefulness, malevolence, malice, malignancy, malignity,