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Quoted from RobT:Define "hard".
1hard adjective \ˈhärd\
Definition of HARD
1
a : not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure
b of cheese : not capable of being spread : very firm
2
a of liquor (1) : having a harsh or acid taste (2) : strongly alcoholic
b : characterized by the presence of salts (as of calcium or magnesium) that prevent lathering with soap <hard water>
3
a : of or relating to radiation of relatively high penetrating power : having high energy <hard X rays>
b : having or producing relatively great photographic contrast
4
a : metallic as distinct from paper <hard money>
b of currency : convertible into gold : stable in value
c : usable as currency <paid in hard cash>
d of currency : readily acceptable in international trade
e : being high and firm <hard prices>
5
a : firmly and closely twisted <hard yarns>
b : having a smooth close napless finish
6
a : physically fit <in good hard condition>
b : resistant to stress or disease
c : free of weakness or defects
7
a (1) : firm, definite <reached a hard agreement> (2) : not speculative or conjectural : factual <hard evidence> (3) : important or informative rather than sensational or entertaining <hard news>
b : close, searching <gave a hard look>
c : free from sentimentality or illusion : realistic <good hard sense>
d : lacking in responsiveness : obdurate, unfeeling
8
a (1) : difficult to bear or endure <hard luck> <hard times> (2) : oppressive, inequitable <sales taxes are hard on the poor>
b (1) : lacking consideration, compassion, or gentleness : callous (2) : incorrigible, tough
c (1) : harsh, severe, or offensive in tendency or effect <said some hard things> (2) : resentful <hard feelings> (3) : strict, unrelenting <drives a hard bargain>
d : inclement <hard winter>
e (1) : intense in force, manner, or degree <hard blows> (2) : demanding the exertion of energy : calling for stamina and endurance <hard work> (3) : performing or carrying on with great energy, intensity, or persistence
f : most unyielding or thoroughgoing <the hard political right>
9
a : characterized by sharp or harsh outline, rigid execution, and stiff drawing
b : sharply defined : stark <hard shadows>
c : lacking in shading, delicacy, or resonance <hard singing tones>
d : sounding as in arcing and geese respectively —used of c and g
e : suggestive of toughness or insensitivity <hard eyes>
10
a (1) : difficult to accomplish or resolve : troublesome <hard problems> <the true story was hard to come by> (2) : difficult to comprehend or explain
b : having difficulty in doing something <hard of hearing>
c : difficult to magnetize or demagnetize
11
: being at once addictive and gravely detrimental to health <such hard drugs as heroin>
12
: resistant to biodegradation <hard detergents> <hard pesticides such as DDT>
13
: being, schooled in, or using the methods of the natural sciences and especially of the physical sciences
14
of money : contributed (as by individuals or political action committees) directly to a particular candidate or campaign
(Courtesy of Merriam-Webster)
I was thinking as in 10 a.1, but 10.a.2 would probably also apply here as well. 
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