Glossary H

Harbor
A sheltered area of water where ships may anchor safely.

Harpoon
A barbed spear used in hunting large fish.

Hemisphere
Half of the earth usually referred to as eastern or western; northern or southern.

Highland
An area of hills, plateaus, and mountains.

Hill
A raised area or mount of land.

Hitch
A loop around an object then back around itself.

Hone
To sharpen hooks or knives with a stone.

Hypothermia
A condition where your body loses more heat than it produces. (more about hypothermia)