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Noun hair ball has 1 sense
  1. hairball, hair ball, trichobezoar - a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
    --1 is a kind of tangle

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Term: Hair Ball

Noun:

1. A mass of hair that forms in the stomach or intestines of animals, especially cats, due to grooming and subsequently swallowing loose hair. It is often expelled through vomiting or found in the animal's feces.

- Example sentence: The veterinarian warned the cat owner to regularly groom her long-haired cat to prevent the buildup of hair balls.

2. A compact mass of tangled hair that forms as a result of hair shedding and clumping together, commonly found in drains, particularly in households with members who have long hair.

- Example sentence: I had to call a plumber because a hair ball had formed in the bathroom sink drain and was causing it to clog.

3. Slang term used to describe a person's head with a significant amount of hair, typically styled in a voluminous or messy manner.

- Example sentence: His hair ball always attracts attention at parties, with its wild and unkempt appearance.

Verb:

1. (Rare usage) To form into a ball-like mass, as hair does when it gets tangled and clumps together.

- Example sentence: If you don't brush your hair regularly, it might hair ball and become difficult to manage.

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