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Hangar (Hangar, Hangars)
A large shed for the housing of aircraft.
Henge (Henge, henges)
A henge is a British prehistoric structure. It is usually a ditch with a bank (earth mound) outside it. The bank can have one, two, or four entrances cut through it. Inside the bank there may be different features including; timber circles, stone circles, standing stones, pits, burials and central mounds.
Hermit (Hermit, Hermits)
Somebody who lives a life of solitude for their faith.
Hipped (Hipped)
A hipped roof has sloped ends instead of (flat) gable ends (see gable).
Huguenot (Huguenot, Huguenots)
Huguenots were French Protestants who were persecuted for their beliefs. Large numbers fled to England as refugees in Tudor times bringing their skills as weavers particularly of silk.
Hydraulic (Hydraulic, Hydraulics,)
Hydraulic power is where machinery is moved or operated by liquid (water or oil).


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