hair (Meaning)
hair (n)
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
a very small distance or space
filamentous hairlike growth on a plant
any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
a filamentous projection or process on an organism
hair (n.)
The collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of an animal, and forming a covering for a part of the head or for any part or the whole of the body.
One the above-mentioned filaments, consisting, in invertebrate animals, of a long, tubular part which is free and flexible, and a bulbous root imbedded in the skin.
(human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions.
A slender outgrowth from the chitinous cuticle of insects, spiders, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Such hairs are totally unlike those of vertebrates in structure, composition, and mode of growth.
An outgrowth of the epidermis, consisting of one or of several cells, whether pointed, hooked, knobbed, or stellated. Internal hairs occur in the flower stalk of the yellow frog lily (Nuphar).
A spring device used in a hair-trigger firearm.
A haircloth.
Any very small distance, or degree; a hairbreadth.
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hair Sentence Examples
- The soft tendrils of her hair brushed against her cheek as the wind whispered secrets.
- The stylist carefully trimmed and shaped his hair, giving him an elegant and polished look.
- The animal's thick, matted hair provided insulation from the cold and protected it from predators.
- The child's curly hair framed her face like a halo, making her look angelic.
- The elderly man's thin, white hair was a testament to a life well-lived.
- The doll's long, flowing hair was perfect for braiding and styling.
- The artist's brushstrokes danced across the canvas, creating the illusion of strands of hair.
- The musician's long, unruly hair whipped around as he headbanged to the music.
- The scientist examined the hair sample under a microscope, searching for clues to the crime.
- The model's perfect hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her exquisite features.
FAQs About the word hair
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss, a very small
step, neck,inch, hairline, stone's throw,hairsbreadth, bit, shouting distance, hairbreadth, ace
long haul, mile, long haul,mile,infinity, infinity, country mile, country mile, light-year,light-year
The soft tendrils of her hair brushed against her cheek as the wind whispered secrets.
The stylist carefully trimmed and shaped his hair, giving him an elegant and polished look.
The animal's thick, matted hair provided insulation from the cold and protected it from predators.
The child's curly hair framed her face like a halo, making her look angelic.
