whisker
noun
whiskers, a beard.
whiskers
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pluralof whisker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The study was only carried out on mice, mostly via cells taken from their whiskers.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Researchers voiced excitement that cat whiskers have a similar kind of material intelligence and stiffness gradient.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Nhamo could see its whiskers and shiny black eyes.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
