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shag (1)

shag [ shag ]


noun  (plural shags)
Definition:
 
1. long-piled carpet: a carpet or rug with a long thick pile

2. long pile on textile: a long rough nap or pile on a textile

3. shredded tobacco: a strong coarse tobacco that is finely shredded

4. layered haircut: a hairstyle with layers that are cut progressively shorter from base to crown

5. matted tangle of hair: a rough matted tangle of hair or wool



transitive verb  (past and past participle shagged, present participle shag·ging, 3rd person present singular shags)
Definition:
 
1. provide something with shaft: to provide something such as a tool with a shaft

2. make something rough: to cause something to be rough-looking and shaggy

[ Old English sceacga< Germanic]
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