rough-haired
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Definition
Adjective: - Having hair that feels rough to the touch; covered with coarse, bristly, or wiry hair.
Usage
The adjective rough-haired is used to describe an animal or, less commonly, a person, whose hair or fur has a coarse, harsh, or bristly texture. It is a descriptive term often found in biological, zoological, or general descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The rough-haired terrier was bred for hunting in dense underbrush.
- We adopted a rough-haired stray cat from the shelter.
- His rough-haired forearms were scratched from working in the thorny bushes.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Zoology: The term is standard in describing animal breeds or species characteristics.
- The study compared the insulation properties of smooth-coated and rough-haired guinea pigs.
- Figurative Use (Rare): Can be used metaphorically to describe something with a coarse, unrefined quality.
- The old sailor had a rough-haired charm about him.
Variants and Related Words
- Rough-coated (adj): Similar in meaning, often used interchangeably with .
- Wire-haired (adj): Specifically implies a stiff, wiry texture, often a subtype of .
- Coarse-haired (adj): A more general synonym emphasizing lack of fineness.
Synonyms
- Bristly
- Coarse-haired
- Wiry
- Shaggy (implies longer, untidy rough hair)
Antonyms
- Smooth-haired
- Silky-haired
- Fine-haired
Adjective
- having hair that feels rough