hard head

noun

, Metallurgy.

1. semirefined tin containing iron.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard head¹

First recorded in 1510–20

Example Sentences

A parrot with talons like an eagle and the hard head of a cassowary.

From Los Angeles Times

Edge has gone in there with his hard hat — and his hard head — and so far, the results are good.

From Los Angeles Times

He-Man and friends like Ram Man – whose spring-loaded legs and flat, hard head allowed him to break through walls and rescue captives – gave respite to the weary.

From Salon

“They touched us, inspired us and worked incredibly hard,” head football coach Tony Elliott said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

“Thank God for a hard head,” Gilbert Sr. said.

From Washington Post