noun
- masses of hair that accumulate in the stomach of cats and other animals from grooming, which are then vomited up
Usage: plural of hairball
Examples
- The cat left two hairballs on the carpet this morning.
- Regular brushing can help reduce the number of hairballs your pet produces.
- Hairballs are a common problem for long-haired cats.
- The veterinarian recommended a special diet to prevent hairballs.
- She found hairballs under the couch where the cat likes to hide.
- Some cat foods are formulated to help control hairballs.