English Explanatory Dictionary

guard hair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The top layer of fur on an animal, consisting of longer, generally coarser, nearly straight shafts of hair that protrude through the down hair layer.
  2. An individual hair of this layer.

Word forms

guard hair guard hairs

Etymology

In reference to its function in protecting the animal from water, sunlight, etc.

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