Meaning of the word stubble in English

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stubble

US /ˈstʌb.əl/

UK /ˈstʌb.əl/

the short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining in a field after harvesting

Example:

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The farmer burned the stubble in the field.

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Walking through the dry stubble was uncomfortable.

Synonym:

chaff stalks straw remanent residue

short, stiff hairs, especially on a man's face that has not been shaved for a while

Example:

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He had a five o'clock stubble on his chin.

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She ran her hand over the rough stubble on his cheek.

Synonym:

beard five o'clock shadow bristles fuzz

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