Basic Details
Word: Whisker
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, thin hair that grows on the face of some animals, especially cats and mice.
Synonyms: Facial hair, whiskers
Antonyms: None
Idioms and Phrases
- Split hairs: To make fine or overly careful distinctions. Example: "We don't need to split hairs over who arrived first; let's get on with the meeting."
- As sharp as a whisker: Used to describe someone or something that is very alert or clever. Example: "Despite his age, my grandfather is as sharp as a whisker when it comes to solving puzzles."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cat's whiskers twitched as it sensed movement in the grass.
Example 2: Mice use their whiskers to navigate in the dark, helping them avoid obstacles.
Example 3: The vet gently examined the dog's whiskers to make sure they were in good shape.
Fun Fact
Did you know that whiskers, or vibrissae, are very sensitive sensory hairs? They help animals, like cats and dogs, detect changes in the environment, such as nearby objects or movement.
Famous Quote
"A cat has a subtle intuition about the feelings of others. It is as if it can read your mind through its whiskers." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whisker" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A long hair on an animal's face
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A long hair on an animal's face
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whisker"?
a) Eyelash
b) Beard
c) Facial hair
d) Tail
Answer: c) Facial hair
3. Which sentence uses "whisker" correctly?
a) The whisker ran fast across the garden.
b) The whisker is the longest of all hairs on the cat's face.
c) She painted a beautiful whisker on the canvas.
d) The whisker flew in the sky.
Answer: b) The whisker is the longest of all hairs on the cat's face.
4. Which idiom means to be very careful in a discussion?
a) As sharp as a whisker
b) To split hairs
c) To go out on a limb
d) To pull someone's leg
Answer: b) To split hairs
5. Are there any antonyms for "whisker"?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes
d) Only in some cases
Answer: b) No
