stubble
US /ˈstʌb.əl/
UK /ˈstʌb.əl/
1.
stoppia, residui di raccolto
the short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining in a field after harvesting
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The farmer burned the stubble in the field.
Il contadino ha bruciato la stoppia nel campo.
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Walking through the dry stubble was uncomfortable.
Camminare attraverso la stoppia secca era scomodo.
2.
barba incolta, peli corti
short, stiff hairs, especially on a man's face that has not been shaved for a while
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He had a five o'clock stubble on his chin.
Aveva una barba incolta sul mento.
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She ran her hand over the rough stubble on his cheek.
Le passò la mano sulla barba incolta sulla guancia.