Definition of Hardness

firmness; solidity

Examples of Hardness in a sentence

The harness of the frozen ground stopped the underground burial from taking place.  🔊

Under the hardness of the rigid armor, the chivalrous knight had a soft spot for women and children.  🔊

The metal’s hardness made it the perfect material for manufacturing helmets.  🔊

A diamond’s hardness sets it apart from the softer jewels on the mineral scale.  🔊

Although the solid hardness of the femur bone makes it one of the hardest to break, fractures to the femur can occur.  🔊

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