wirehair
Definition
Noun: A breed of terrier dog characterized by having a coarse, stiff, and wiry coat of hair.
Usage
The word "wirehair" functions as a noun, specifically referring to a type of dog. It is typically used in the context of dog breeds, pet ownership, dog shows, and hunting.
Examples
- Noun:
- The hunter preferred a wirehair for retrieving game in rough terrain.
- Their new puppy is a wirehair, so its coat will require special grooming.
- The wirehair won first place in the terrier group at the championship.
Advanced Usage
- "Wirehaired" (Adjective): Describing an animal, typically a dog, that has a wiry coat. This is a related adjective form.
- They own a wirehaired dachshund.
- Used attributively to modify other nouns.
- He is an expert in wirehair grooming techniques.
Variants and Related Words
- Wire-haired (Adjective): Having stiff, coarse hair. This is the standard adjectival form.
- Wirehaired Terrier: A more specific term, often used interchangeably with "wirehair" when referring to terrier breeds like the Wire Fox Terrier.
Synonyms
- Terrier (a broader category; "wirehair" specifies the coat type within this group)
- Wire-coated dog
Notes
"Wirehair" is often part of a breed's full name, such as "Wirehaired Pointing Griffon" or "Wire Fox Terrier." However, when used alone, it commonly refers to a terrier with this distinctive coat type. The primary defining feature is the texture of the dog's coat.
Noun
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a terrier with wiry hair
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