Definitions for ha-ha
ˈhɑˌhɑha-ha

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hee-haw, horselaugh, ha-ha, haw-hawnoun

   a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing

2. sunk fence, ha-ha, haw-hawnoun

   a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ha-ha

   A ha-ha (French: hâ-hâ or saut de loup), also known as a sunk fence, blind fence, ditch and fence, deer wall, or foss, is a recessed landscape design element that creates a vertical barrier (particularly on one side) while preserving an uninterrupted view of the landscape beyond from the other side. The design can include a turfed incline that slopes downward to a sharply vertical face (typically a masonry retaining wall). Ha-has are used in landscape design to prevent access to a garden by, for example, grazing livestock, without obstructing views. In security design, the element is used to deter vehicular access to a site while minimizing visual obstruction. The name "ha-ha" is thought to have stemmed from the reaction of the son of Louis XIV of France whose governess prevented him from approaching the drop for fear of injury. When he approached, he said "Ha Ha, this is what I'm supposed to be afraid of?" and since then more people started referring to "saut de loup" as "Ha Ha"; alternatively it could be just because of the element of surprise one has when approaching the construction. It may have been referred to as "ha-hah" as an abbreviation of "half and half" with half a wall and half a ditch although this explanation is rarely favored. In a letter to Daniel Dering in 1724, John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont (grandfather to the prime minister Spencer Perceval), observed of Stowe: "What adds to the beauty of this garden is, that it is not bounded by walls, but by a ha-hah, which leaves you the sight of the beautiful woody country, and makes you ignorant how far the high planted walks extend." In the 18th century, they were often called a sunken or sunk fence, at least in formal writing, as by Horace Walpole, George Mason and Humphry Repton. Walpole also referred to them as Kent-fences, named after William Kent.George Washington called it both a "ha haw" and a deer wall.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ha-ha

   A ha-ha is a landscape design that comprises of a recessed wall or barrier, often in the form of a deep ditch or trench, constructed to divide a garden or park from adjacent land without obstructing the view. The design is such that it is virtually invisible until closely approached, providing an unbroken view and enhancing the aesthetics of the landscape. The term "ha-ha" is thought to have originated from the unexpected or surprising moment when one comes upon such a hidden divide.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ha-hanoun

   a sunk fence; a fence, wall, or ditch, not visible till one is close upon it

2. Etymology: [See Haw-haw.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ha-ha

   A ha-ha is a turfed ditch with one sloped side, and one vertical side that is faced with a masonry retaining wall. A ha-ha is a feature used in landscape garden design to keep grazing livestock out of a garden while providing an uninterrupted view from within. Before mechanical lawnmowers, a commonly way to keep large areas of grassland trimmed was to allow livestock, usually sheep, to graze the grass. A ha-ha prevented grazing animals on large estates from gaining access to the lawn and gardens adjoining the house, giving a continuous vista to create the illusion that the garden and landscape were one and undivided. The name "ha-ha" was given to the feature because, when walking towards it from the garden, it would only become apparent to the observer when close to it.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ha-ha

   imitation of the sound of laughter.

2. Ha-ha

   Hawhaw, haw-haw′, n. a sunk fence, or a ditch not seen till close upon it.

Matched Categories

1. • Ditch
   • Laugh

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ha-ha in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ha-ha in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ha-ha
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ha-Ha
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ha-ha
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ha-ha
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ha-ha