1. moderately hard; having a firmness between soft and hard
Usage: often used to describe cheese texture

Examples

• Gouda is a semihard cheese with a smooth texture.
• The semihard clay was perfect for sculpting.
• She preferred semihard cheeses for her sandwiches.
• The semihard surface provided good traction for walking.
• Cheddar is classified as a semihard cheese variety.
• The baker used semihard butter for the pastry dough.