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- pronunciation:
- wIsp
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin bundle of hay, tiny group of hairs, trace of smoke, or other similar thin collection.
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 |
| derivation: |
wisplike (adj.) |
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