beard

noun

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Definition of beard

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the hair that grows on a man's face often excluding the mustache

2 : a hairy or bristly appendage or tuft

3 : front sense 7a

beard

verb

bearded; bearding; beards

Definition of beard (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to confront and oppose with boldness, resolution, and often effrontery : defy

2 : to furnish with a beard

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Synonyms & Antonyms for beard

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

Examples of beard in a Sentence

Noun He grew a beard and mustache. the beard of a goat Verb a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Clad in a royal blue hoodie and black framed glasses, Klosterman’s trademark red hair and beard remain intact although flecked with gray now. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 9 Feb. 2022 When officers ran his name, an outstanding bench warrant for a gun charge came up — though not for him, but for a man named Shane Neal Brown, a 49-year-old White man standing 5-foot-11, with brown hair and a white beard, according to the lawsuit. — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022 In a series of tweets, the Sheriff’s Department described him as 5 feet 8 inches and about 120 pounds, with long, black curly hair and a beard. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2022 His hair and beard are grown out, the corners of his hairline receding into two deep V’s. — Ben Dandridge-lemco, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2021 The gunman is 6 feet tall, 150 to 160 pounds, with close-crop hair and beard. — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 12 Nov. 2021 Kenny, who, with his wavy shoulder length golden hair, and his beard and mustache which were slightly darker but no less luxurious, looked like a Viking, or the soul of Ireland, fell asleep on the floor. — Ricky Ian Gordon, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2022 With his white beard and glasses, Queen was an iconic Santa. — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2022 After the class, Julie wore their beard to her (Unitarian, virtual) church service on Sunday. — Alaina Demopoulos, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 Everything from high-tech headphones to beard management kits are available at major discounts during this promotion. — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 See More

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