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/ˈwɪskər/
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One of the long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of some animals.
“The cat's whiskers were covered in milk after she finished her bowl.”
Это длинные чувствительные волоски на мордочке у животных, например, у кошек или мышей.
The hair growing on a man's face, especially on the cheeks and chin.
“He rubbed his whiskers thoughtfully while looking at the map.”
Так называют волосы на лице у мужчины — это могут быть бакенбарды или просто щетина.
A very small distance or amount (often used in the expression 'by a whisker').
“Our team won the championship by a whisker.”
В разговорной речи это значит «на волосок» или «самую малость», когда что-то чуть не произошло.