bald
Translation
bald, hairless, plain, worn
Examples
My uncle is going bald.
My uncle is going bald.
The bald truth is that we failed.
The bald truth is that we failed.
The car had bald tires.
The car had bald tyres.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is bald to have little or no hair on the head My uncle is bald.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hairless, bare; Antonyms: hairy
Etymology
From Old English 'ballede', possibly related to a Celtic root word meaning 'white spot'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ball' to remember the round, smooth shape of a bald head.