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The definition of hair

11 Definitions of: hair

    1. noun, any of the threadlike pigmented structures that grow from follicles beneath the skin of mammals and consist of layers of dead keratinized cells
    2. noun, a growth of such structures, as on the human head or animal body, which helps prevent heat loss from the body
    3. noun, botany any threadlike outgrowth from the epidermis, such as a root hair
    4. noun, a) a fabric or material made from the hair of some animals b) (as modifier)
    5. noun, another word for hair's-breadth
    6. noun, get in someone's hair to annoy someone persistently
    7. noun, hair of the dog (that bit one) an alcoholic drink taken as an antidote to a hangover
    8. noun, keep your hair on! keep calm
    9. noun, let one's hair down to behave without reserve
    10. noun, not turn a hair to show no surprise, anger, fear, etc
    11. noun, split hairs to make petty and unnecessary distinctions
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Synonyms: lock, mane, shock, mop, let your hair down relax, chill out (slang chiefly U.S.), veg out (slang chiefly U.S.), outspan (S. African), split hairs quibble, cavil And more...
 

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