Definitions for harden

Definitions for (verb) harden

Main entry: harden, indurate, inure

Definition: cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

Usage: He was inured to the cold


Main entry: season, harden

Definition: make fit

Usage: This trip will season even the hardiest traveller


Main entry: temper, harden

Definition: harden by reheating and cooling in oil

Usage: temper steel


Main entry: indurate, harden

Definition: become hard or harder

Usage: The wax hardened


Main entry: harden, indurate

Definition: make hard or harder

Usage: The cold hardened the butter


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