Definition of hairbreadth
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a very small distance or margin
hairbreadth
adjectiveDefinition of hairbreadth (Entry 2 of 2)
: very narrow : close
a hairbreadth escape
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The first known use of hairbreadth was in 1561
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