Whiskered: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiskered

 

[ หˆwษชskษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing animals

Whiskered refers to an animal, especially a cat, that has noticeable long hair or bristles resembling whiskers. These whiskers are often sensitive tactile hairs that help the animal navigate its surroundings.

Synonyms

bristly, furry, hairy

Examples of usage

  • The whiskered cat prowled silently through the night.
  • He gently stroked the whiskered face of his pet.
  • At the zoo, the whiskered seal captivated the visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiskered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com bigodes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnurrbรคrtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkumis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒัะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…saty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ’ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moustachu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bigotudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bฤฑyฤฑklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—ผ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูŠ ุดูˆุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knรญratรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบzatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ƒก้กป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s brki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐ skegg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒ•แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con bigotes

Etymology

The term 'whiskered' originates from the word 'whisker,' which has its roots in the Old English term 'hwisc,' meaning a twist or a sudden movement. The word evolved to describe the long, thin hairs found on the face of certain animals. Over time, 'whiskered' became an adjective to denote animals, particularly those with prominent whiskers, such as cats and some species of rodents. The use of whiskers in the animal kingdom is essential for sensory perception, allowing animals to sense their environment and navigate effectively. This sensory capability has cemented the adjective in descriptions of furry companions and wildlife.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,101 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.