eyebrow
[ ahy-brou ]
/ ˈaɪˌbraʊ /
noun
the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.
the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.
a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.
Printing, Journalism. kicker (def. 9).
Nautical. a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.
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Words nearby eyebrow
eyebeam, eyeblack, eyeblink, eyebolt, eyebright, eyebrow, eyebrow pencil, eye candy, eye-catcher, eye-catching, eye chart
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British Dictionary definitions for eyebrow
eyebrow
/ (ˈaɪˌbraʊ) /
noun
the transverse bony ridge over each eye
the arch of hair that covers this ridgeRelated adjective: superciliary
raise an eyebrow See raise (def. 31)
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Medical definitions for eyebrow
eyebrow
[ ī′brou′ ]
n.
The bony ridge that extends over the eye.
The arch of short hairs that covers this ridge.
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Idioms and Phrases with eyebrow
eyebrow
see cause raised eyebrows.
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