Horsehair (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The violin bow was made from a single piece of horsehair stretched between the wooden ends.
• She carefully braided the horsehair into a long, thick rope for use in crafting a rug.
• The artist used horsehair to create a textured, three-dimensional effect in her painting.
• The furniture maker used horsehair to stuff the cushions and upholstery of the antique armchair.
• The craftswoman wove the horsehair into a beautiful, intricate basket with a sturdy handle.

Hypernyms

• Animal Fibre

Meaning ²

A fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Textile
• Material
• Cloth