One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
Iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc.
a very small distance or space; "they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker"
a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
Area at the sides of the chin. Synonyms: moustache, malar streak.
The whisker is the area below the eye and bill and parallel to the throat. It is generally brightly colored and located on the sides of the chin stretching downwards. It is also called mustache, malar stripe or malar streak.
Longer hairs on muzzle sides and underjaw
Area at the sides of the chin. Synonym(s): mustache, malar streak.
Metal whiskers is a crystalline metallurgical phenomenon whereby metal grows tiny, filiform hairs. The effect is primarily seen on elemental metals but also occurs with alloys.