barbers
/ˈbɑrbərz/
NOUN
1. People who cut hair and trim beards
People whose profession involves cutting and styling hair, traditionally specializing in men's haircuts and beard grooming.
1.1. Professional hair cutting and styling
People professionally trained to cut, trim, and style customers' hair, particularly men's hairstyles.
Synonyms
- hairdressers
- hairstylists
- hair stylists
- haircutters
- coiffeurs
- coiffeuses
Examples
- The barbers in the shop were busy cutting hair all day long.
- Several barbers attended the workshop to learn new styling techniques.
- The barbers worked quickly to give all the customers fresh styles for the event.
Related Words
- beauticians
- cosmetologists
- stylists
- trichologists
NOUN
2. Historical barber-surgeons
Historical military practitioners, particularly foot soldiers associated with treating battlefield injuries and providing basic surgical care.
2.1. Treatment of battlefield injuries
Historical military personnel who provided basic medical treatment and surgical assistance to wounded soldiers.
Synonyms
- barber-surgeons
Examples
- The barbers treated wounded soldiers after the battle.
- Historical records describe barbers providing basic medical care to injured troops.
Related Words
- field surgeons
- military medics
- combat surgeons
NOUN
3. Storms with driving ice spicules
Storms accompanied by sharp ice spicules formed from seawater and driven by strong winds, especially in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
3.1. Severe maritime ice storms
Marine storms characterized by wind-driven, sharp ice particles formed from seawater that can cut or injure exposed skin.
Synonyms
- ice-spicule storms
Examples
- The sailors encountered barbers while navigating the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
- The crew sought shelter from the barbers as sharp ice spicules swept across the deck.
Related Words
- freezing spray
- sea ice
- ice particles
- winter storms
VERB
4. To cut someone's hair or beard
To cut, trim, or shape a person's hair or beard as part of a grooming service.
4.1. Cutting and styling hair
To cut or shape another person's hair, usually to create or maintain a particular hairstyle.
Synonyms
- cut
- trim
- clip
Examples
- The barbers cut and style their customers' hair throughout the day.
- They barbers the actors before the historical film was shot.
Related Words
- style
- groom
- haircut
4.2. Trimming or shaving beards
To shorten, shape, or remove facial hair using barbering tools and techniques.
Synonyms
- shave
- trim
- clip
Examples
- The barbers trim their customers' beards before special occasions.
- The barbered soldiers had neatly trimmed facial hair.
Related Words
- groom
- beard
- razor
VERB
5. To chatter or talk
To engage in casual or continuous conversation.
5.1. Casual or continuous conversation
To talk informally, often in a lively, prolonged, or animated manner.
Synonyms
- chatter
- talk
- prattle
Antonyms
- remain silent
- keep quiet
Examples
- The guests barbers among themselves throughout the evening.
- They continued to barber about the day's events.
Related Words
- converse
- babble
- chat