Definitions for hairbreadthˈhɛərˌbrɛdθ, -ˌbrɛtθ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hair•breadthˈhɛərˌbrɛdθ, -ˌbrɛtθ(n.)
also hairsbreadth, 1
a very small space or distance:
to escape by a hairbreadth.
(adj.)extremely narrow or close:
a hairbreadth escape.
Origin of hairbreadth:
1400–50
Wiktionary
hairbreadth(Noun)
the width of a hair, a very short distance or a very small amount
Origin: From hair + breadth.
Webster Dictionary
Hairbreadth
alt. of Hair'sbreadth
Hairbreadth(adj)
having the breadth of a hair; very narrow; as, a hairbreadth escape
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