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Encyclopedia > Down hair

Down hairs, also called the undercoat or ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. The hairs are short and crimped, which makes them highly efficient for trapping air and insulating the animal.


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Down - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (322 words)
Down feathers are the fine undercoat of birds under the visible exterior feathers, and is often used as insulation in clothing.
Down hair is another term for the undercoat of some mammals.
Down, used in American football, is a stage of play; four downs are allowed in a "possession"; three downs are allowed in Canadian football.
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