What does hairsbreadth mean?
Definitions for hairsbreadth
ˈhɛərzˌbrɛdθ, -ˌbrɛtθ, -ˌbrɛθha·irs·breadth
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Princeton's WordNet
hair's-breadth, hairsbreadth, hair, whiskernoun
a very small distance or space
"they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker"
Wiktionary
hairsbreadthnoun
a very short distance or a very small amount (as is the width of a hair)
Etymology: hair's + breadth
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hairsbreadth
Hairsbreadth is a unit of measurement typically used to describe a very small distance, amount, or margin. It is often used to illustrate a narrow escape or a very slight difference. The term originates from the width of a human hair, illustrating its use for describing minuscule distances or differences.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hairsbreadth in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hairsbreadth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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