beard āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ beard āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ The hair on a man's chin, cheeks, and throat.A hairy or hairlike growth such as that on or near the face of certain mammals.A tuft or group of hairs or bristles on certain plants, such as barley and wheat. One who serves to divert suspicion or attention from another.Printing The raised slope on a piece of type between the shoulder or counter and the face. Also called neck.To furnish with a beard.To confront boldly.
