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rehair

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An instance of re-hairing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, bowmaking, crafts, entertainment, hobbies, lifestyle, lutherie, music

Examples

  • I've heard he does excellent rehairs.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To renew the hair of the bow of a bowed string instrument.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, bowmaking, crafts, entertainment, hobbies, lifestyle, lutherie, music

Examples

  • Could you rehair my bow by tomorrow?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From re- + hair.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: remécher — to rehair
  • French: reméchage — an instance of re-hairing