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!
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The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched the bird.
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He missed the target by a whisker.
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She won the race by a whisker.
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The chef added a whisker of salt to the soup.
whisker Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with whisker
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He passed the exam by a whisker.
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The company whisked away all the negative reviews from their website.
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The archer used a whisker biscuit to steady his arrow.
Origins of whisker
from Middle English 'whisker', meaning 'anything that whisks or sweeps'
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.
