Synonyms for

Kemp

Verb / kemp / Another word for kemp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a coarse, rough hair, especially that of a horse or sheep

Synonyms & similar words

bristle hair mane fur wool coat pelt hide fleece down quill plumage feather tress strand lock ringlet curl wave shock

Synonyms by register

Formal

inferior poor quality substandard defective

Informal

weak puny scrawny wimpy

Literary

frail feeble delicate

Antonyms

strong healthy vigorous robust flourishing thriving

Common collocations

  • kemp hair
  • kemp wool
  • kemp fiber
  • kemp and coarse
  • short kemp
  • long kemp

Word family

noun kempy
adjective kemp

Usage note

Kemp refers to coarse, brittle, and often short hair or fiber, typically found in wool or animal coats. It is generally considered undesirable as it detracts from the quality of the final product.

Example sentences

  1. The sheep's kemp was thick and kept it warm in the winter.
  2. The horse's kemp was tangled and needed to be brushed out.
  3. The rug was made of kemp and felt rough to the touch.
  4. The sweater was made of kemp wool and was very warm.
  5. The artist used kemp fibers to create a textured effect in her painting.

Quotes

  • "The kemp of the old mare's tail flickered in the breeze like a snake." - W. Somerset Maugham
  • "The grasshopper, on the other hand, was a dark, mottled kemp, with an angular head." - George Eliot
  • "The kemp on a sheep's back is thicker than a man's finger, and the wool is the finest in the world." - Ernest Hemingway

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