Whiskered: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiskered
[ หwษชskษrd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น com bigodes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schnurrbรคrtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkumis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wฤ saty
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท moustachu
๐ช๐ธ bigotudo
๐น๐ท bฤฑyฤฑklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ผ์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐู ุดูุงุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ knรญratรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ fรบzatรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ก้กป็
๐ธ๐ฎ s brki
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐ skegg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 33098 chugging
- 33099 disrespectfully
- 33100 ratiocination
- 33101 whiskered
- 33102 vesper
- 33103 bleakly
- 33104 butte
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