Meaning

That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both..

Definitions by Sense

1. That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.
2. A hair of the beard.
3. One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
4. (colloquial) The (very small) distance between two things.
5. (nautical) Spreaders from the bows to spread the bowsprit shrouds.
6. (statistics) A graphic element that shows the maxima and minima in a box plot.
7. One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion.
8. (metallurgy) A small tendril that forms on metal.

Example Sentences

It missed falling on your foot by a whisker.

Boosted by their reward, Wolves continued to push forward and Jamie O'Hara came within a whisker of doubling the lead, smashing a 25-yard effort on to the bar.

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• whiskers

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When Should You Use Whisker?

Use whisker when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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