camel hair

noun

1. the hair of the camel or dromedary, used in clothing, rugs, etc
2. 1. soft cloth made of or containing this hair or a substitute, usually tan in colour
   2. ( as modifier )

      a camelhair coat

3. 1. the hair of the squirrel's tail, used for paintbrushes
   2. ( as modifier )

      a camelhair brush

Example Sentences

With the soft tuft of camel hair he blurred against the peak pale, luminous vapor of new cloud.

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He took out the cork and dipped a little camel-hair brush in the mixture, withdrawing it moist with fluid.

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To do this well, and for future use, you must have half to one inch flat camel-hair and fine hog-hair brushes.

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If any of the little fronds are out of place, they are gently arranged by means of a camel-hair pencil brush.

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If it is found necessary to rearrange any of the fronds, it may be done by means of a wet camel-hair brush.

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