It's short of breadth! (4)
I believe the answer is:
hair
'breadth' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hair that I've seen before include "One's crowning glory?" , "Fuzz" , "Tresses" , "Famous hirsute musical with song ` `Aquarius' ' (4)" , "Coiffure" .)