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whisker

The correct spelling is whisker.

How to pronounce whisker

noun

IPA: /wɪskə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Wis-ker

The correct spelling is whisker. That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both. For example: "It missed falling on your foot by a whisker."

Usage Examples

It missed falling on your foot by a whisker.

Definition

noun

  1. 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. 2.A hair of the beard.
  3. 3.One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
  4. 4.The (very small) distance between two things.
  5. 5.Spreaders from the bows to spread the bowsprit shrouds.

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