Hairs: meaning, definitions and examples

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hairs

 

[ heษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the human body

Hairs are the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals, serving a variety of functions including insulation, protection, and sensory perception.

Synonyms

follicles, locks, strands

Examples of usage

  • She has long, flowing hairs that shimmer in the sunlight.
  • His hairs stood on end when he heard the ghostly sound in the old house.
Context #2 | Noun

in a non-human context

In botany, hairs refer to the fine outgrowths or appendages on plants, often serving to protect the plant from excessive sunlight, reduce water loss, or deter herbivores.

Synonyms

filaments, pubescence, trichomes

Examples of usage

  • The leaves of the plant were covered in tiny hairs that gave them a fuzzy appearance.
  • The cactus had sharp hairs that pricked anyone who touched it.
Context #3 | Noun

plural form

Hairs can also refer to a single strand or filament of a material, such as wires or fibers, used in various applications.

Synonyms

filaments, strands, threads

Examples of usage

  • The electronics technician carefully soldered the tiny hairs of the copper wire together.
  • The artist used hairs from a paintbrush to create intricate details in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "hairs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabelos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haare

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rambut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพััั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚osy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซชใฎๆฏ› (ใ‹ใฟใฎใ‘)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheveux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cabellos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ๋ฆฌ์นด๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cabellos

Etymology

The word 'hairs' dates back to Old English 'haer', which is related to Old Norse 'hรกr'. The plural form 'hairs' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from the Proto-Germanic word 'hairiz'. Throughout history, the significance of hair has varied greatly across cultures, symbolizing beauty, strength, religious beliefs, and social status.

See also: hair, hairband, hairbrush, hairdresser, hairline, hairpiece, hairpin, hairstylist, hairy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,492 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.