guard hair

Noun

Meaning

coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals

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Examples

The guard hair is convert over most of the body. citation Polar bears gradually moult from May to August, Kolenosky G. B. 1987. Source: Internet

The animal lacks under hair, and guard hair differs little from over hair. Source: Internet

The coarser outer guard hair is used for rugs, wall-hangings and lead ropes. Source: Internet

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