hairy

Example Sentences

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At the foot of a beech tree, he found a pile of wolverine droppings: twisted, hairy, and so foul-smelling that they made his eyes water.

From Literature

He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said he had a naturally hairy upper body - and in the summer months would shave his chest, using clippers and a wet razor.

From BBC

Of course, things always got a bit hairy when multiple countries were involved in a historical event.

From Literature

Two 10-year-old girls, enjoying a summer's day, who see a big hairy dog covered in soap.

From BBC