shorn

adjective

Definition of shornnext
as in hairless

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  1. bald
  2. glabrous
  3. shaved
Adjective
  • Barely a nub of bald rock and surrounded by far more imposing cliffs, this broad perch is not a difficult climb and makes an exquisite viewing platform of the town and the changing colors of the rocks.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • This is the redecorating equivalent of when, in the last episode, Erin cut off a measly 1.5 inches of her hair in solidarity with her mother, who is about to go bald from chemo.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of bald
Adjective
  • Well, not spotted per se, but definitely glabrous and glaucous.
    Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Rather than bronzed and glabrous Malibu lifeguards, the striders here are Great Britain’s finest young (male) athletes readying themselves for the 1924 Olympics.
    Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2022
Definition of glabrous
Adjective
  • Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce, 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles and truffle demi available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
  • The Capital Grille The restaurant will offer an exclusive Father’s Day dish: a 20-ounce 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles.
    Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
Definition of shaved
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Thesaurus Entries Near shorn

shoring (up)

shorn

short

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