whiskers

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In fact, elephant whiskers are almost blade-like, with a porous architecture similar to sheep horns, which helps with shock absorption while eating.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I refuse to bury the Chiefs, because they have torched me so many times—presuming their inevitable demise, only to see clever coach Andy Reid pull off another victory by the walrus whiskers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

I look at the slender brown hound next me, grey whiskers poking out round his nose.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

He didn’t have much hair either, just a little around the edges; and it was as grey and stiff as a wild hog’s whiskers.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls