Definition of Hairy ball theorem

1. Noun. A theorem stating that, given a sphere covered in fur, one cannot brush all the hairs flat without creating at least two whirls. ¹

2. Noun. (mathematics) A theorem stating that there is no nonvanishing continuous tangent vector field on the sphere. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairy Ball Theorem

hairstyling
hairstylings
hairstylist
hairstylists
hairtail
hairwashing
hairweaving
hairwork
hairworks
hairworm
hairworms
hairy
hairy-eared dwarf lemur
hairy-eared dwarf lemurs
hairy-legged vampire bat
hairy ball theorem (current term)
hairy cell leukaemia
hairy cells
hairy darling pea
hairy eyeball
hairy golden aster
hairy heart
hairy honeysuckle
hairy leukoplakia
hairy lip fern
hairy mole
hairy root
hairy root culture

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