1. plural of hairsbreadth; very small distances or margins
Usage: also spelled hairbreadths

Examples

• The race was decided by hairsbreadths between the top three finishers.
• Several accidents were avoided by hairsbreadths on the icy highway.
• The measurements differed by only hairsbreadths from the original specifications.
• In precision engineering, hairsbreadths can make the difference between success and failure.
• The gymnast’s routines were judged within hairsbreadths of perfection.
• Multiple shots missed the target by hairsbreadths during the competition.