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Hair_configuration [classifying]
Temporary or permanent Styles and Configurations of Hair, as well as its inherent Nature. Note that Attachment and Body Part will generally be incorporated in the lexical meanings. Subregions (e.g. roots, ends) are often not specified, and sometimes incorporated (e.g. in 'bangs')
On either side her head gleamed coiled [braids|Configuration] of dark-gold hair , almost pale copper in the subdued light of the room .
On either side her head gleamed coiled [braids|Configuration] of dark-gold hair , almost pale copper in the subdued light of the room .
Properties
- ID
- #126
- Entry
- frm_hair_configuration
- Namespace
- Attribute.Classifying
- FrameNet version
- Hair_configuration (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Hair_configuration
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Configuration |
Temporary Configurations of hair (eg braid, bun, ponytail). Something done to the hair merely by movement.
I pulled Michael's ponytail. |
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| Hair |
This FE is the hair itself
Her [tresses|Hair] were golden. |
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| Hair_property |
A property of the hair (eg curly, fine, brown). This acts much like "Descriptor" in the Observable_bodyparts Frame. Colors, styles, natural properties are described by this frame element.
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| Possessor |
This FE is the Possessor of the body part.
Michael's hair is long. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Configuration
Hair_property
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory |
Items that are put in the hair as part of a Configuration or Style
She braided ribbons|Acc into her hair. |
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| Location |
Where the salient part of the hair is.
His hair was in his eyes. |
category
location
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| Subregion |
A subregion of the body part referred to by the target, e.g.
Her hair is dark at the roots |
category
locative_relation
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (26)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| blond.a | — | FN: (of hair) fair or pale yellow. Having fair hair and a pale complexion. Usually pertaining to males. |
| blonde.a | — | COD: (of hair) fair or pale yellow. having fair hair and a light complexion. |
| braid.n | — | COD: a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands. |
| braided.a | — | FN: the state of having the configuration of a braid. |
| cropped.a | — | FN: (of hair) cut very short. |
| curl.n | — | COD: something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair. |
| curl.v | — | COD: form or cause to form a curved or spiral shape. |
| curly.a | — | FN: (of hair): the characteristic of locks to naturally twist into ringlets |
| cut.a | — | FN: (of hair) styled in a certain way, as the result of a haircut. |
| cut.n | — | COD: the way or style in which a garment or the hair is cut. |
| flaxen.a | — | COD: (poetic/literary) (especially of hair) of the pale yellow colour of dressed flax. |
| golden.a | — | COD: made of, coloured like, or shining like gold. |
| hair.n | — | FN: the collective hairs on someone's head. |
| haircut.n | — | COD: the style in which someone's hair is cut. |
| hairdo.n | — | COD: (informal) the style of a woman's hair. |
| hairstyle.n | — | COD: a way in which someone's hair is cut or arranged. |
| lock.n | — | COD: a) a piece of a person's hair that coils or hangs together. b) locks chiefly poetic/literary a person's hair. |
| part.n | — | FN: the separation of hair at the hairline |
| pigtail.n | — | COD: a plaited lock of hair worn singly at the back or on each side of the head. |
| plait.n | — | COD: a single length of hair, rope or other material made up of three or more interlaced strands. |
| ponytail.n | — | COD: a hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and tied at the back of the head. |
| styled.a | — | FN: being designed or arranged in a particular way |
| topknot.n | — | COD: a knot of hair arranged on the top of the head. |
| tress.n | — | COD: a long lock of a woman's hair |
| wave.n | — | COD: A slightly curling lock of hair. a tendency to curl in a person's hair. |
| wavy.a | — | COD: having or consisting of a series of wave-like curves. |
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