hards

[ hahrdz ]

plural noun

1. the refuse or coarser parts of flax or hemp, separated in hackling.

hards

/ hɑːdz /

plural noun

1. coarse fibres and other refuse from flax and hemp

Word History and Origins

Origin of hards¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English herdes, Old English heordan

Word History and Origins

Origin of hards¹

Old English heordan (plural); related to Middle Dutch hēde, Greek keskeon tow

Example Sentences

Hamilton made an early stop to change his soft tyres for hards on lap 17, and feared he might not make it to the end of the race.

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Norris’ soft tyres degraded quickly and Verstappen’s hards stayed in good shape, hence the Dutchman was able to chase down Norris and pass him.

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The top four had started on medium tyres, while Russell, Verstappen and Hamilton behind them were on the hards.

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Alonso was holding off Piastri as Russell closed in on both, the Mercedes driver using medium tyres for this final stint rather than the hards on the other two cars.

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The McLaren is up to seventh on his fresher tyres, Russell shuffles down to eighth on his hards.

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