nounπShareFacial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck."Many men in my office have beards of different lengths and styles. "appearancebodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cluster of small feathers at the base of the beak in some birds."When examining the turkey, the biology students noticed the small beards protruding from the base of its beak. "birdanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe appendages to the jaw in some cetaceans, and to the mouth or jaws of some fishes."While observing the whale skeletons at the museum, the guide pointed out the beards on the baleen whales' jaws, explaining how they filter food from the water. "animalanatomybiologyfishpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe byssus of certain shellfish."The marine biologist carefully collected the mussels, noting the color and strength of their beards used to anchor them to the rocks. "animalorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gills of some bivalves, such as the oyster."The seafood vendor pointed out the beards of the oysters, explaining that these gills filter their food from the water. "organanimalbiologyanatomyfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn insects, the hairs of the labial palpi of moths and butterflies."The butterfly expert examined the moth's labial palpi under a microscope, noting the distinctive beards that helped identify the species. "insectanatomyanimalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLong or stiff hairs on a plant; the awn."the beard of grain"plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barb or sharp point of an arrow or other instrument, projecting backward to prevent the head from being easily drawn out."The fishhook had tiny beards to prevent the fish from escaping once hooked. "weaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe curved underside of an axehead, extending from the lower end of the cutting edge to the axehandle."The craftsman carefully examined the axehead, noting the depth and curve of its beards to ensure a strong and balanced tool. "partutensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of the underside of a horse's lower jaw which is above the chin, and bears the curb of a bridle."The tightness of the bridle needed adjusting because it was rubbing against the horse's beards and causing him discomfort. "animalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of a type which is between the shoulder of the shank and the face."The printer noticed that the beards of some of the metal type letters were worn, causing uneven inking. "typepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fake customer or companion, especially a woman who accompanies a gay man in order to give the impression that he is heterosexual."Mark brought Sarah to the company party as one of his "beards" to avoid questions about why he didn't have a girlfriend. "culturehumansocietysexentertainmentwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow hair on the chin and jaw."My grandfather started to beard in his late fifties. "appearancebodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo boldly and bravely oppose or confront, often to the chagrin of the one being bearded."Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham."attitudecharacteractionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take by the beard; to seize, pluck, or pull the beard of (a man), in anger or contempt."After the heated argument, Marco threatened to beard his rival if he didn't apologize. "appearanceactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deprive (an oyster or similar shellfish) of the gills."The chef meticulously beards each oyster before serving it on the half shell, removing the gills to improve the texture and flavor. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a gay man or woman: to accompany a gay person of the opposite sex in order to give the impression that they are heterosexual."Maria, wanting to avoid questions about her girlfriend, asked her male coworker, David, to beard her at the family wedding. "culturelanguagesocietycommunicationsexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading