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- pronunciation:
- wIsp
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin bundle of hay, tuft of hair, or small bit of something else.
The baby has only a wisp of hair on her head.Wisps of smoke rose from the chimney.- similar words:
- tuft
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| definition 2: |
a small trace or hint.
I heard a wisp of fear in her voice. |
| related words: |
bundle |
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| derivation: |
wisplike (adj.) |
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