Definition of Hairpiece

1. Noun. A covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment.

Exact synonyms: False Hair, Postiche
Specialized synonyms: Afro-wig, Switch, Toupe, Toupee, Wig
Generic synonyms: Attire, Dress, Garb

Definition of Hairpiece

1. Noun. A false substitute for a person's hair; a toupee or wig. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hairpiece

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairpiece

hairinesses
hairing
hairless
hairlessly
hairlessness
hairlessnesses
hairlike
hairline
hairline fracture
hairlines
hairlock
hairlocks
hairnet
hairnets
hairnetted
hairpiece (current term)
hairpieces
hairpin
hairpin bend
hairpin curve
hairpin loop
hairpin loops
hairpin turn
hairpins
hairpulling
hairraising
hairs
hairsbreadth
hairsbreadths
hairshirt

Literary usage of Hairpiece

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Security Awareness in the 1980s: Featured Articles From Security Awareness (1992)
"A New hairpiece and Happy Hour Money John Walker's reaction to the news that Arthur had found a job with a Naval contractor was "Great! ..."

2. Baseball Goes to War by William B. Mead (1998)
"So the guy said, "The first thing you have to do is get a hairpiece. ... The guy said, "Bing Crosby wears a hairpiece when he's on the stage and doing ..."

3. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"Bondurant mopped himself dry with his handkerchief, and straightened the hairpiece on the top of his cranium. 'There's no need to be so agitated, ..."

4. Transsexuals: Life from Both Sides by Lynn Hubschman (1999)
"Even after time, a hairpiece or transplant may be needed. Erections will diminish and ejaculations will weaken and be different. ..."

5. Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment by Barry Leonard (1992)
"... a protective cap or scarf when you're in the sun. If you prefer a wig or toupee, be sure the lining does not irritate your scalp. A hairpiece that you ..."

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