hard light noun2 •Focused light that produces crisp, sharply-defined shadows, with less transition between illumination and shadow than soft light. •A solid, tangible hologram (projection of light), which can be used to construct structures such as walls or armor.The Falcon formerly wore a pair of jet-powered glider wings that allowed him to fly at speeds up to 250 miles per hour. He now wears a pair of "hard light" wings that have increased his speed […] — 2008