guard hair
US /ˈɡɑːrd her/
UK /ˈɡɑːrd her/
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護毛, 外層毛
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.
狼的濃密護毛保護它免受嚴酷冬季天氣的影響。
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The dog's coat consists of a soft undercoat and stiff guard hairs.
狗的皮毛由柔軟的底毛和堅硬的護毛組成。