guard hair
US /ˈɡɑːrd her/
UK /ˈɡɑːrd her/
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Grannenhaar, Deckhaar
the longer, coarser, and usually stiffer hairs that form the outer protective layer of a mammal's fur, covering the softer undercoat
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The wolf's thick guard hairs protect it from the harsh winter weather.
Die dicken Grannenhaare des Wolfs schützen ihn vor dem rauen Winterwetter.
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The dog's coat consists of a soft undercoat and stiff guard hairs.
Das Fell des Hundes besteht aus einer weichen Unterwolle und steifen Grannenhaaren.