hardpoint

English

Etymology

hard + point

Noun

hardpoint (plural hardpoints)

  1. Part of an airframe designed to carry an external load such as a missile.
  2. A metal screw thread embedded in a workbench to facilitate the mounting and removal of specific tools.

Adjective

hardpoint (not comparable)

  1. Designating a type of saw with specially hardened teeth that cannot be resharpened.

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