guard hair
n.
Any of the long coarse hairs forming a layer that covers and protects the soft underfur of certain mammals.
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Any of the long coarse hairs forming a layer that covers and protects the soft underfur of certain mammals.
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals
Guard hairs are the longest, most coarse hairs in a mammal's coat, forming the
topcoat (or outer coat). They taper to a point and protect the undercoat from
the elements. They are often water repellent and stick out above the rest of the coat. Guard hairs add the sheen to the coat of
an animal.
In the hobby of animal fancy, the coat is an important conformation point in shows, particularly dog, cat and horse shows.
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