Goathair vs. Horsehair

Goathairnoun

The hair of a goat, especially as used in making textiles.

Horsehairnoun

The hair of a horse, especially from the mane and tail, used for upholstery.

Horsehairnoun

A fabric made from this.

Horsehairnoun

A hair of a horse, especially one from the mane or tail; the hairs of the mane or tail taken collectively;

Horsehairnoun

hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse

Horsehairnoun

fabric made from horsehair fibers; used for upholstery

Horsehair

Horsehair is the long hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. It is used for various purposes, including upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, a hard-wearing fabric called haircloth, and for horsehair plaster, a wallcovering material formerly used in the construction industry and now found only in older buildings.