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.
Words nearby eyebrow
eyebeam,
eyeblack,
eyeblink,
eyebolt,
eyebright,
eyebrow,
eyebrow pencil,
eyecup,
eyed,
eyedness,
eyedropper
Example sentences from the Web for eyebrow
British Dictionary definitions for eyebrow
eyebrow
/ (ˈaɪˌbraʊ) /
noun
the transverse bony ridge over each eye
the arch of hair that covers this ridge
Related adjective: superciliary
raise an eyebrow See raise (def. 31)
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.
Idioms and Phrases with eyebrow
eyebrow
see cause raised eyebrows.