one who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion.-formerly, the hair of the upper lip; a mustache; -- usually in the plural.-that part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, or upon the chin, or upon both; as, side whiskers; chin whiskers.-a hair of the beard.-one of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.-iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc.