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 beard beard /ˈbɪrd/

noun

  1. () The hair growing on the lower part of a man's face  ( face fungus , whiskers , beard )
    the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
     His beard had grown thick and long during the winter.
    His beard had grown thick and long during the winter.
  2. Tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface  ( beard , byssus )
    tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface
  3. Hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals  ( beard )
    hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals
  4. A person who diverts suspicion from someone (especially a woman who accompanies a male homosexual in order to conceal his homosexuality)  ( beard )
    a person who diverts suspicion from someone (especially a woman who accompanies a male homosexual in order to conceal his homosexuality)
  5. A tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses  ( beard )
    a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses
     The yellow beard on the iris flower added a vibrant touch to the garden.
    The yellow beard on the iris flower added a vibrant touch to the garden.

verb

  1. () Go along the rim, like a beard around the chin  ( beard )
    go along the rim, like a beard around the chin
     Houses bearded the top of the heights
    Houses bearded the top of the heights