Animal Coverings

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

The kitten's fur was so soft and silky to the touch.

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

He buttoned up his coat to keep out the chilly wind.

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.

toward a lower position or level

She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

The ancient Egyptians used feathers as quills to write on papyrus scrolls.

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

She admired the thick fleece of the sheep in the pasture.

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

His sweater was made of luxurious wool that kept him cozy.

the feathers of a bird covering its body

Male peacocks are known for their vibrant plumage displayed during courtship.

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

She hid her diary in a secret drawer to keep it private.

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

The boar's bristles were rough to the touch.

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

The surgeon carefully examined the patient's spine to assess the extent of the injury.

the coarse, longer, and often more rigid hairs that form the outermost layer of an animal's fur or coat

the entire coat or fur of an animal, including all the hairs, whether they are short, long, coarse, or fine, that cover its body

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter.

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

He carefully combed his hair before going out.

the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod

The beetle's exoskeleton was shiny and tough.

to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity

The protesters pelted the police with stones during the demonstration.

the dense, soft, and insulating layer of fur found beneath the outer or guard hairs of an animal's coat, providing warmth and protection

a type of hair found on some plants, characterized by a long, slender, and bristle-like structure that protrudes from the seed or flower head, aiding in seed dispersal and defense against herbivores

a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception

a small cluster of stiff, bristly hairs located on the underside of the digits of some primates, used for grooming and grasping objects