whisker

[ˈwɪskər]

whisker Definition

  • 1any of the long, stiff hairs growing on the face of a cat, mouse or other mammal
  • 2a very small distance or amount

Using whisker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whisker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched the bird.

  • Example

    He missed the target by a whisker.

  • Example

    She won the race by a whisker.

  • Example

    The chef added a whisker of salt to the soup.

whisker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whisker

Phrases with whisker

  • by a very small margin

    Example

    He passed the exam by a whisker.

  • to remove or eliminate something quickly and easily

    Example

    The company whisked away all the negative reviews from their website.

  • a type of arrow rest used in archery

    Example

    The archer used a whisker biscuit to steady his arrow.

Origins of whisker

from Middle English 'whisker', meaning 'anything that whisks or sweeps'

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Summary: whisker in Brief

A 'whisker' [ˈwɪskər] is a long, stiff hair that grows on the face of a cat, mouse or other mammal. It can also refer to a very small distance or amount, as in 'He missed the target by a whisker.' The phrase 'by a whisker' means by a very small margin.