毛 — meaning in English

English meaning

• bristle noun A stiff, coarse hair on an animal or plant, or one of the stiff filaments in a brush.
• hair noun A thin strand that grows from the skin of humans and many animals.
• whisker noun One of the long stiff hairs growing near the mouth of a cat or other animal.

Senses

毛 is used for these senses in English:

• body hair (anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head.
• bristle The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item, typically made from plant cellulose, animal hairs, or synthetic polymers.
• hair (countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
• whisker That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.

bristle — full definition

1. noun A stiff, coarse hair on an animal or plant, or one of the stiff filaments in a brush.
2. verb To react angrily or defensively, especially when criticised.
3. verb To be full of something, especially things that stick out.

hair — full definition

1. noun A thin strand that grows from the skin of humans and many animals.
2. noun All the hair growing on a person's head, especially considered as a style.
3. noun A very small amount or degree.

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