(Appalachia) A mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

(intransitive) To become bald.

Having no hair, fur or feathers.

(specifically) Having no hair on the head, or having a large area of bare scalp on top of the head although hair may still grow on the sides and back of the head.

(of animals) Having areas (of fur or plumage) that are coloured white, especially on the head.

(by extension) Denuded of any covering.

Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.

(of a statement or account) Unembellished.

(of a statement) Without evidence or support being provided.