STUBBLE Meaning and
Definition
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Stubble refers to the short, bristly hair that remains on the face or body after the shaving or trimming of larger hairs. It typically pertains to the facial hair of men following a close shave or the hair that remains on the skin after cutting long grass or crops. The term "stubble" is also used to describe the rough, coarse growth that appears on a man's face several days after shaving.
In the context of shaving, stubble forms when the razor cuts the hair at or just below the skin's surface, leaving behind the remaining hair roots. This results in the characteristic roughness or prickliness felt when touching the skin. Stubble can vary in length, color, and thickness depending on factors such as individual hair growth rate, genetics, and shaving technique.
Beyond facial hair, stubble may also refer to the residual stalks or stems left behind after harvesting crops such as wheat, corn, or barley. These short and stiff remnants protrude from the ground, often giving agricultural fields a rugged or unkempt appearance. The use of stubble for soil protection, erosion prevention, or as fodder for grazing animals has agricultural significance.
Overall, stubble refers to the short, bristly hair remaining on the face or body after shaving or trimming, as well as the residual crop remains left in the field after harvest.
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The stumps or root ends of corn left in the ground after the corn has been cut down.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of STUBBLE
The word "stubble" derives from the Old English word "stybbol" or "stybben", which refers to a remaining part of something that has been cut off or removed. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "stubjaz", meaning "cut-off piece" or "stump". The word "stubble" was used to describe the short, stiff stalks left in the ground after a crop, such as wheat or barley, has been harvested. Over time, it came to specifically refer to the short, rough growth of hair remaining on the face after shaving.
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