close-cut
Definition
Adjective: - Hair that is cut very short: "close-cut" describes hair that has been trimmed very close to the scalp, resulting in a short, neat appearance.
Usage Examples
- (His hair was cut very short.)
- (The hair was trimmed extremely short according to military rules.)
Advanced Usage
- "close-cut grass": grass that has been mowed very short.
- The lawn was kept close-cut, giving the garden a tidy look. (The grass was cut very low.)
Variants and Related Words
- Close-cropped (adj): similar to "close-cut," meaning hair or grass cut very short.
- She wore her hair close-cropped for convenience. (Her hair was cut very short.)
- Close-shaven (adj): refers to a beard or facial hair that is shaved very short.
- His close-shaven beard gave him a clean appearance. (His facial hair was trimmed very close to the skin.)
Synonyms
- Short-cropped: hair or grass cut very short.
- Trimmed: cut neatly and close to the surface.
Related Idioms
- Keep it close-cut: a phrase meaning to maintain a very short hairstyle.
- He always keeps it close-cut for a professional look. (He maintains a very short haircut.)