Hairs: meaning, definitions and examples
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hairs
[ heษrz ]
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
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.
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น cabelos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Haare
๐ฎ๐ฉ rambut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะปะพััั
๐ต๐ฑ wลosy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ซชใฎๆฏ (ใใฟใฎใ)
๐ซ๐ท cheveux
๐ช๐ธ cabellos
๐น๐ท saรงlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จธ๋ฆฌ์นด๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vlasy
๐ธ๐ฐ vlasy
๐จ๐ณ ๅคดๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ lase
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saรงlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.