eyebrow

American  

[ahy-brou] / ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

noun

1. the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.

2. the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.

3. a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.

4. Printing, Journalism. kicker.

5. Nautical. a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.

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eyebrow British  

/ ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

noun

1. the transverse bony ridge over each eye

2. the arch of hair that covers this ridge

3. See raise

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eyebrow Idioms  

1. see cause raised eyebrows.

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Etymology

Origin of eyebrow

First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow

Example Sentences

It was only her eyebrows that I was able to recognise, the shape of them.

From BBC

So good, in fact, that few eyebrows were raised when they were both included in the starting team.

From BBC

His face was red and his eyebrows pointed toward each other, making a wrinkly crinkle in his forehead.

From Literature

Dr. Thatcher raised an eyebrow, his way of requesting more information.

From Literature

The activity between the BlueCo partners has started to raise eyebrows.

From BBC

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