Word Meaning

whisker definition and meaning

n. One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion.
n. Formerly, the hair of the upper lip; a mustache; -- usually in the plural.
n. That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, or upon the chin, or upon both; as, side whiskers; chin whiskers.
n. A hair of the beard.
n. One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
n. Iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc.

Crossword clues for whisker

- Long stiff hair
- mutton chop