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face-harden

[ feys-hahr-dn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to harden the surface of (metal), as by chilling or casehardening.


face-harden

verb

  1. tr to harden the surface of (steel or iron) by the addition of carbon at high temperature
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of face-harden1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

Indeed, de Vasselot had seen her face harden at some laughing reference made by him to his approaching recovery.

David expected to see the yellow face harden, but it did not change.

Laura was usually composed, but he saw her face harden, for she was angry at his insistence.

Besides,” she added, with a change of tone that made her face harden, “I shall not tell him.

She saw his face harden as he gazed at the tall wheat, but his expression was resolute.

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