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Meaning of tresses
The primary meaning of the word "tresses" refers to long, thick, and often curly locks of hair.
Etymology of tresses
The word "tresses" originates from the Old French word "tresse", meaning a braid or plait of hair, which is derived from the verb "tresser", meaning to braid or plait
Historically, the word has been used to describe both human hair and threads or fibers in a rope or cable
Synonyms
locks
braids
coils
curls
ringlets
strands
threads
fibers
hairs
filaments
twists
plaits
ponytails
chignons
buns
topknots
manes
tails
bangs
fringes
forelocks
whiskers
mustaches
beards
wigs
hairpieces
wefts
extensions
tassels
frizzes
afros
perms
waves
curls
spirals
helices
corkscrews
tendrils
sprigs
sprouts
growths
Definitions
- A long lock of hair, typically thick and curly
- * A bunch of threads or fibers, especially in a rope or cable
Usage Examples
- Her long, golden tresses cascaded down her back like a river of sunset hues
- * The rope was made up of several tresses of strong, durable fibers
Antonyms
baldness
bald spots
thinning hair
receding hairlines
shaved heads
crew cuts
buzz cuts
pixie cuts
bobbed hair
short hair
close-cropped hair
clipped hair
trimmed hair
neat hair
tidy hair
orderly hair
combed hair
brushed hair
straight hair
smooth hair