deerhair

/ˈdiːrhaɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

the fine, soft, and often tangled hair found on the underside of a deer’s hide, used for making fly fishing lures or other crafts.

“The fisherman carefully tied the deerhair onto the hook to create a realistic fly.”

Synonyms

  • deer hair
  • deer hide

Antonyms

  • coarse fiber
  • hard material