Meaning of the word bald in English
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bald
US /bɑːld/
UK /bɑːld/
Adjective
1.
having little or no hair on the scalp
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He started going bald in his early thirties.
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The old man had a completely bald head.
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2.
(of a bird or animal) having white markings on the head
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The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States.
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We saw a bald horse with a white blaze on its forehead.
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(of a tire) having the tread worn away
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The car had bald tires, which made driving in the rain dangerous.
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You need to replace those bald tires before winter.
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5.
plain or blunt; without embellishment or detail
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She presented the bald facts of the case.
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His speech was a bald statement of his intentions.
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