noun

1. A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.

2. A tyre whose compound is softer than superhards, and harder than mediums.

3. Crack cocaine.

adjective

1. (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

2. (personal or social) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

3. Unquestionable.

   “hard evidence;  a hard requirement”

Synonyms: strong, confusing, difficult, puzzling, tough, tricky, difficult, intolerable

adverb

1. (manner) With much force or effort.

   “At the intersection, bear hard left.”

2. (manner) With difficulty.

   “His degree was hard earned.”

3. So as to raise difficulties.