Hair
noun
Thin, threadlike growths that come from the skin of humans and some animals.
She has long, curly hair.
Often appears as...
- curly hair
- straight hair
noun
A tiny, extremely thin length or amount.
The horse won by a hair.
Often appears as...
- a hair's breadth
- not a hair out of place
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Idiomatic
noun
A single one of the threads that grow from the skin of humans and some animals.
I found a hair in my soup.
Often appears as...
- find a hair
- hair loss
noun
A covering of hairs or something like hairs, especially on a plant.
The fruits are covered with a fine hair.
Often appears as...
- fine hair
- hair-like structure
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Technical
noun
Thin, threadlike growths that come from the skin of humans and some animals.
She has long, curly hair.
Often appears as...
- curly hair
- straight hair
noun
A tiny, extremely thin length or amount.
The horse won by a hair.
Often appears as...
- a hair's breadth
- not a hair out of place
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A single one of the threads that grow from the skin of humans and some animals.
I found a hair in my soup.
Often appears as...
- find a hair
- hair loss
noun
A covering of hairs or something like hairs, especially on a plant.
The fruits are covered with a fine hair.
Often appears as...
- fine hair
- hair-like structure
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Human Features
Refers to people's appearance, often linked to beauty or personal identity.
He's known for his striking red hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Coats
Used when talking about the fur on some animals, not feathers or scales.
The dog's brown hair was soft and shiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Hair styles can have cultural importance, be aware of significance in various cultures.
In many cultures, cutting one's hair is a sign of mourning.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Features
Refers to people's appearance, often linked to beauty or personal identity.
He's known for his striking red hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Coats
Used when talking about the fur on some animals, not feathers or scales.
The dog's brown hair was soft and shiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Hair styles can have cultural importance, be aware of significance in various cultures.
In many cultures, cutting one's hair is a sign of mourning.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Features
Refers to people's appearance, often linked to beauty or personal identity.
He's known for his striking red hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Animal Coats
Used when talking about the fur on some animals, not feathers or scales.
The dog's brown hair was soft and shiny.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Hair styles can have cultural importance, be aware of significance in various cultures.
In many cultures, cutting one's hair is a sign of mourning.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
And you can keep an eye on me to make sure that we create something positive and powerful, showing the world the beauty of albinism. And they said okay. And I was like, fantastic, let's do this! So in walks the first person I'm about to photograph. Her name is Christine, and Christine is a knockout. Long white hair, really tall. She's stunning.
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How smart are...
But it's not just their striking red hair that makes orangutans unique among our cousins. As the only great apes from Asia, orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers,
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Can you solve the...
According to the professor's calculations, they should be able to pull it off by a hair. The key is to maximize the support each assistant provides, not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction
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How a wound heals itself...
much of this surface performs similar functions, such as sweating, feeling heat and cold, and growing hair. But after a deep cut or wound, the newly healed skin will look different from the surrounding area, and may not fully regain all its abilities for a while, or at all.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
and we still laugh about it to this day well after graduation life continued on like one big spring break I mean we would go out to bars and party nightly and having bad hair and working out was literally a priority for me at the time as long as we could party chase girls
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Why do some people go...
so that it doesn't affect those sensitive follicles. Stem cells also play a role in regulating the growth cycle, and so scientists are investigating whether they can manipulate the activity of these cells to encourage follicles to start producing hair again.
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UK National Parks in 100...
look carefully can you see a deer or a hair much of this land is managed for shooting birds through a combination of cutting grazing and burning large parts of our national parks are agricultural lands supporting the people livelihoods and
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How to write descriptivel...
How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably. Beautiful language? Perhaps. "Billie's legs are noodles. The ends of her hair are poison needles.
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How Do Cats Use Their...
and the whiskers spring back again, the mouse doesn't have a chance. Far thicker and longer than normal hairs whiskers also sit three times deeper in the skin where they attach to nerve endings,
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Disturbing Encounter...
And then all of a sudden she, sort of, she became larger than usual. The hair on her neck was completely raised.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
And you can keep an eye on me to make sure that we create something positive and powerful, showing the world the beauty of albinism. And they said okay. And I was like, fantastic, let's do this! So in walks the first person I'm about to photograph. Her name is Christine, and Christine is a knockout. Long white hair, really tall. She's stunning.
Video examples
How smart are...
But it's not just their striking red hair that makes orangutans unique among our cousins. As the only great apes from Asia, orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers,
Video examples
Can you solve the...
According to the professor's calculations, they should be able to pull it off by a hair. The key is to maximize the support each assistant provides, not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction
Video examples
How a wound heals itself...
much of this surface performs similar functions, such as sweating, feeling heat and cold, and growing hair. But after a deep cut or wound, the newly healed skin will look different from the surrounding area, and may not fully regain all its abilities for a while, or at all.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
and we still laugh about it to this day well after graduation life continued on like one big spring break I mean we would go out to bars and party nightly and having bad hair and working out was literally a priority for me at the time as long as we could party chase girls
Video examples
Why do some people go...
so that it doesn't affect those sensitive follicles. Stem cells also play a role in regulating the growth cycle, and so scientists are investigating whether they can manipulate the activity of these cells to encourage follicles to start producing hair again.
Video examples
UK National Parks in 100...
look carefully can you see a deer or a hair much of this land is managed for shooting birds through a combination of cutting grazing and burning large parts of our national parks are agricultural lands supporting the people livelihoods and
Video examples
How to write descriptivel...
How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably. Beautiful language? Perhaps. "Billie's legs are noodles. The ends of her hair are poison needles.
Video examples
How Do Cats Use Their...
and the whiskers spring back again, the mouse doesn't have a chance. Far thicker and longer than normal hairs whiskers also sit three times deeper in the skin where they attach to nerve endings,
Video examples
Disturbing Encounter...
And then all of a sudden she, sort of, she became larger than usual. The hair on her neck was completely raised.
Example 1 of 10
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Someone once asked me, 'How long does it take to do your hair.' I said, 'I don't know, I'm never there.
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Cat Deeley
English Celebrity
I understand how important hair is to a woman's self-esteem and confidence.
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Franchesca Ramsey
American Comedian
Women really love their hair. Like, our hair is very important.
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Unai Emery
Spanish Coach
I respect a lot the players: their hair and their hair colour.
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Joy Taylor
American Entertainer
I've had a difficult relationship with my hair my whole life.
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Sebastian Bach
Canadian Musician
My voice has gotten me everything in my life, not my hair.
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Aleksandar Mitrovic
Serbian Athlete
Life's boring enough without always having the same hair.
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Chrisette Michele
American Musician
Truth is, I cut my hair for freedom, not for beauty.
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Mary Quant
English Designer
Vidal Sassoon changed hair forever.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
Someone once asked me, 'How long does it take to do your hair.' I said, 'I don't know, I'm never there.
Quote examples
Cat Deeley
English Celebrity
I understand how important hair is to a woman's self-esteem and confidence.
Quote examples
Franchesca Ramsey
American Comedian
Women really love their hair. Like, our hair is very important.
Quote examples
Unai Emery
Spanish Coach
I respect a lot the players: their hair and their hair colour.
Quote examples
Joy Taylor
American Entertainer
I've had a difficult relationship with my hair my whole life.
Quote examples
Sebastian Bach
Canadian Musician
My voice has gotten me everything in my life, not my hair.
Quote examples
Aleksandar Mitrovic
Serbian Athlete
Life's boring enough without always having the same hair.
Quote examples
Chrisette Michele
American Musician
Truth is, I cut my hair for freedom, not for beauty.
Quote examples
Mary Quant
English Designer
Vidal Sassoon changed hair forever.
Example 1 of 10
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