Meaning of the word whiskers in English

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whiskers

US /ˈhwɪs·kərz, ˈwɪs-/

UK /ˈhwɪs·kərz, ˈwɪs-/

a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brows of most mammals, such as cats or mice

Example:

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The cat twitched its whiskers as it watched the bird.

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Mice use their whiskers to navigate in the dark.

Synonym:

vibrissae

the hair growing on a man's face, especially on the cheeks and chin

Example:

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He decided to grow out his whiskers for Movember.

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His grandfather had long, white whiskers.

Synonym:

beard stubble sideburns

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