hair spray

hair spray
noun
toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place
Hypernyms: ↑toiletry, ↑toilet articles

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noun
: a preparation that is sprayed on the hair to keep it in place

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a liquid in an aerosol or other spray container, for holding the hair in place.
Also, hairspray.
[1955-60]

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hair spray UK US noun [countable/uncountable] [singular hair spray plural hair sprays]
a substance that you spray onto your hair to hold it in position
Thesaurus: hair care substances and equipmenthyponym

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hair spray,
a spray used on hair to keep the setting dry and in place.

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(also hairspray) ['he(ə)rˌsprā] n. a solution sprayed onto a person's hair to keep it in place

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • hair spray — noun Date: 1958 a liquid sprayed on the hair to keep it in place after styling …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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