Standard Lemma guide

hardpoint

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Part of an airframe designed to carry an external load such as a missile.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A metal screw thread embedded in a workbench to facilitate the mounting and removal of specific tools.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A structure for holding someone suspended with rope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hard + point.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: punto de anclaje — part of an airframe designed to carry an external load such as a missile
  • Spanish: soporte — part of an airframe designed to carry an external load such as a missile
  • Spanish: soportador — part of an airframe designed to carry an external load such as a missile