Meaning of whisker in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈ(h)wɪskər/

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  1. Verb

    whisker

    Definitions

    1. furnish with whiskers

    Examples

    • « a whiskered jersey »

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  2. Noun

    whisker

    Etymology

    late Middle English (originally denoting a bundle of feathers, twigs, etc., used for whisking): from the verb whisk+ -er

    Definitions

    1. a very small distance or space

    Examples

    • « they escaped by a hair's-breadth »
    • « they lost the election by a whisker »
  3. 2. a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat

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