Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
matted-hair
Noun
/ˈmætɪd hɛr/
Definition
Hair that has become tangled and knotted together, forming clumps.
Examples
- The dog’s matted hair was so tangled that it needed to be shaved.
- After years without a haircut, her hair had turned into a mass of matted hair.
- It is important to regularly brush your pet to prevent matted hair.
Meaning
Matted hair refers to strands of hair that are intertwined and stuck together, often making it difficult to comb or brush through and resulting in a messy appearance.
Synonyms
- tangled hair
- knotted hair
- clumped hair
