wirehair

Thân thiện

A wirehair sits patiently on a groomer's table.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a terrier with wiry hair

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wirehaired terrier
• wire-haired terrier