9-letter words containing h, e, a
- grahamite — an asphaltite with a pitch-black luster.
- grapeshot — a cluster of small cast-iron balls formerly used as a charge for a cannon.
- graphemes — Plural form of grapheme.
- graphemic — Of or pertaining to graphemes or their study.
- graphited — Modified by the addition of graphite.
- grauncher — a person who crushes or destroys
- gravesham — a borough in NW Kent, in SE England.
- greenhand — an inexperienced person, esp a sailor
- greenhead — a male mallard.
- greenwash — Disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image.
- gypsyhead — a flanged drum on a winch, for winding in lines.
- haanepoot — a type of white wine made from the Hanepoot grape
- habaneras — Plural form of habanera.
- haberdash — To deal in small wares.
- haberdine — a cod that has been dried and salted
- habergeon — a short, sleeveless coat of mail.
- habilable — having the ability to be clothed
- habitable — capable of being inhabited.
- habitance — (obsolete) dwelling; abode; residence.
- habituate — to accustom (a person, the mind, etc.), as to a particular situation: Wealth habituated him to luxury.
- hacendado — the owner of a hacienda.
- hachinohe — a city in N Honshu, Japan.
- haciendas — Plural form of hacienda.
- hack mode — (jargon) Engaged in hacking. A Zen-like state of total focus on The Problem that may be achieved when one is hacking (this is why every good hacker is part mystic). Ability to enter such concentration at will correlates strongly with wizardliness; it is one of the most important skills learned during larval stage. Sometimes amplified as "deep hack mode". Being yanked out of hack mode (see priority interrupt) may be experienced as a physical shock, and the sensation of being in hack mode is more than a little habituating. The intensity of this experience is probably by itself sufficient explanation for the existence of hackers, and explains why many resist being promoted out of positions where they can code. See also cyberspace. Some aspects of hackish etiquette will appear quite odd to an observer unaware of the high value placed on hack mode. For example, if someone appears at your door, it is perfectly okay to hold up a hand (without turning one's eyes away from the screen) to avoid being interrupted. One may read, type, and interact with the computer for quite some time before further acknowledging the other's presence (of course, he or she is reciprocally free to leave without a word). The understanding is that you might be in hack mode with a lot of delicate state in your head, and you dare not swap that context out until you have reached a good point to pause. See also juggling eggs.
- hackamore — a simple looped bridle, by means of which controlling pressure is exerted on the nose of a horse, used chiefly in breaking colts.
- hackberry — any of several trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Celtis, of the elm family, bearing cherrylike fruit.
- hacked up — (jargon, programming) Sufficiently patched, kluged, and tweaked that the surgical scars are beginning to crowd out normal tissue (compare critical mass). Not all programs that are hacked become "hacked up"; if modifications are done with some eye to coherence and continued maintainability, the software may emerge better for the experience. Contrast hack up.
- hackerish — (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a hacker (technically skilled computer enthusiast).
- hackitude — (jargon) An even sillier word for hackishness.
- hackneyed — let out, employed, or done for hire.
- hacksawed — Simple past tense and past participle of hacksaw.
- hacqueton — an upholstered garment for the upper body worn under chain mail or such a garment covered with chain mail
- haecceity — That property or quality of a thing by virtue of which it is unique or describable as “ this (one). ”.
- haematein — a dark purple water-insoluble crystalline substance obtained from logwood and used as an indicator and biological stain. Formula: C16H12O6
- haematite — (chiefly UK) alternative spelling of hematite.
- haematoid — resembling blood
- haematoma — Alternative form of hematoma.
- haemocoel — (biology) A cavity, between the organs of arthropods and mollusks, through which the blood etc. circulates.
- haemocyte — Alternative spelling of hemocyte.
- haemolyse — to break down red blood cells so that haemoglobin is released
- haemostat — A clamp used in surgery to close the severed end of a blood vessel to stop bleeding.
- hagfishes — Plural form of hagfish.
- hagridden — worried or tormented, as by a witch.
- hahnemann — (Christian Friedrich) Samuel [kris-chuh n free-drik sam-yoo-uh l;; German kris-tee-ahn free-drikh zah-moo-el] /ˈkrɪs tʃən ˈfri drɪk ˈsæm yu əl;; German ˈkrɪs ti ɑn ˈfri drɪx ˈzɑ mu ɛl/ (Show IPA), 1755–1843, German physician: founder of homeopathy.
- hailstone — a pellet of hail.
- hair care — Hair care is all the things people do to keep their hair clean, healthy-looking, and attractive.
- hair cell — an epithelial cell having hairlike processes, as that of the organ of Corti.
- hair seal — any of various seals having coarse hair and no soft underfur.
- hairdryer — (chiefly UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.
- hairiness — covered with hair; having much hair.