Hairpiece: meaning, definitions and examples
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hairpiece
[ หhษษrหpis ]
worn to cover a bald spot
A hairpiece is a covering of false hair, often worn to cover a bald spot or as a fashion accessory. Hairpieces come in various styles, colors, and lengths to match the wearer's natural hair. They can be made from synthetic materials or real human hair.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a hairpiece to cover her bald spot.
- He decided to wear a hairpiece after losing his hair due to chemotherapy.
used in theater or film
In theater or film, a hairpiece is often used to create a specific hairstyle or look for a character. These hairpieces are carefully crafted to blend seamlessly with the actor's natural hair and can range from simple extensions to elaborate wigs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The actor wore a hairpiece to transform into the historical figure.
- The actress's hairpiece was so realistic that no one could tell it wasn't her real hair.
Translations
Translations of the word "hairpiece" in other languages:
๐ต๐น peruca
- aplique de cabelo
- postiรงo de cabelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเค
- เคนเฅเคฏเคฐเคชเฅเคธ
- เคจเคเคฒเฅ เคฌเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Perรผcke
๐ฎ๐ฉ rambut palsu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ peruka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใ
- ใใขใใผใน
- ใฆใฃใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท perruque
- postiche
- piรจce de cheveux
๐ช๐ธ peluca
๐น๐ท peruk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ paruka
๐ธ๐ฐ parochลa
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
- ๅ็
- ๅๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ lasulja
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกrkambur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐัะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parik
๐ฒ๐ฝ peluca
Word origin
The term 'hairpiece' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'hair' and 'piece'. Hairpieces have been used for centuries to enhance or alter one's natural hair, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, hairpieces have become popular accessories for both fashion and practical purposes.
See also: hair, hairband, hairbrush, hairdresser, hairline, hairpin, hairs, hairstylist, hairy.