hairs

noun

plural of hair
1
as in inches
a very small distance or degree a race that was won by a hair

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2
as in fibers
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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3
as in wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hairs That's because these hairs are more prone to damage from tension or pulling. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026 This means existing hairs grow thicker and stronger. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026 The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation? — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 30 June 2026 Imaging data confirmed that hairs per square centimeter increased by more than 13% from baseline. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Beyond those four, an almost overwhelming class of point guards, including Illinois’ Keaton Wagler, Houston’s Kingston Flemings and more, makes for a difficult game of splitting hairs. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
  1. inches
  2. fibers
  3. wools
  4. steps
  5. threads
  6. coats
  7. necks
Noun
  • Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of inches
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  • Renasens received the Innovation in Recycling Technology Award for its waterless process that strips dyes and separates fibers in blended garments while leaving them intact.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • During this curing stage, chemical reactions harden the resin and lock the fibers together into a strong, lightweight structure.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of fibers
Noun
  • Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Noun
  • Despite this, 17% of prospective homebuyers have not taken any steps to improve their credit score ahead of a purchase, the survey showed.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • Signs of tachinid activity include lifeless caterpillars or thin, brown chrysalises, sometimes with silk threads indicating larval emergence.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • The threads that formed country music The American West generated its own mythologies.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of threads
Noun
  • Simply applying a couple of coats of stain can safeguard your deck for years to come, but this doesn't mean that the stain will last forever.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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