hector

Definition

  • n. (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

Word forms

Present participle
hectoring
Past tense
hectored
Third person singular
hectors
Past participle
hectored

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The hector in the office always tries to show off his skills, but everyone knows he is not as good as he claims.

  2. vt.

    He likes to hector his friends about their cooking skills, but they never take him seriously.