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Stubble
01
short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face
Example
After not shaving for a few days, he had a thick stubble covering his chin and cheeks.
His stubble scratched against her cheek as he leaned in for a kiss.
He looked rugged and handsome with his stubble, which he maintained carefully for a more mature look.
02
the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested
Example
The field was left with stubble after the wheat harvest.
Stubble from the cornfield covered the ground.
Farmers use stubble to protect the soil.
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