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cowlick

/kou-lik/US // ˈkaʊˌlɪk //UK // (ˈkaʊˌlɪk) //

牛皮癣,牛仔裤,牛皮纸,牛皮箱

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.

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Examples

  • He chuckled immoderately and pressed his cowlick down, which defiant tuft popped instantly back to its position of attention.

  • This hair was his pride and sorrow: it defied him in a brilliant cowlick until plastered flat with water.

  • From the top of his forehead to the cowlick on the back of his head ran a broad white scar.

  • Trousers may be brought to order in a few minutes, but to subdue a cowlick is a matter of years.

  • Overtop thought pleasantly of her, and combed back his intractable cowlick.