Hairbreadth definition

hârbrĕdth

Extremely close.

A hairbreadth escape.

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An extremely small space or amount.

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Very narrow; close.

A hairbreadth escape.

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The width of a hair, a very short distance or a very small amount.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

hairbreadth

Plural:

hairbreadths

Origin of hairbreadth

From hair + breadth.

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