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