eyed

[ ahyd ]

/ aɪd /

adjective

having an eye or eyes: an eyed needle; an eyed potato.

having eyes of a specified kind (usually used in combination): a blue-eyed baby.

having eyelike spots.

Origin of eyed

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at eye, -ed³

Words nearby eyed

eyebolt, eyebright, eyebrow, eyebrow pencil, eyecup, eyed, eyedness, eyedropper, eyefold, eyeful, eyeglass

Definition for eyed (2 of 2)

eye

[ ahy ]

/ aɪ /

noun, plural eyes, (Archaic) ey·en or eyne.

the organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane, or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina.

the aggregate of structures situated within or near the orbit that assist, support, or protect the eye.

this organ with respect to the color of the iris: blue eyes.

the region surrounding the eye: a black eye; puffy eyes.

sight; vision: a sharp eye.

the power of seeing; appreciative or discriminating visual perception: the eye of an artist.

a look, glance, or gaze: to cast one's eye at a beautiful necklace.

an attentive look, close observation, or watch: to be under the eye of a guard.

regard, view, aim, or intention: to have an eye to one's own advantage.

a manner or way of looking at a thing; estimation; opinion: in the eyes of the law.

a center of light, intelligence, influence, etc.

something resembling or suggesting the eye in appearance, shape, etc., as the opening in the lens of a camera, a peephole, or a buttonhole.

Botany.

the bud of a potato, Jerusalem artichoke, etc.
a small, contrastingly colored part at the center of a flower.

the central spot of a target; bull's-eye.

a choice center cut of meat: an eye of round; the eye of the rib.

one of the round spots on the tail feathers of a peacock.

the hole in a needle.

a hole made in a thing for the insertion of some object, as the handle of a tool: the eye of an ax.

a metal or other ring through which something, as a rope or rod, is passed.

the loop into which a hook is inserted.

Electronics. a photoelectric cell or similar device used to perform a function analogous to visual inspection.

Building Trades. a ring on the end of a tension member, as an eye bar or eye bolt, for connection with another member.

a hole formed during the maturation of cheese, especially Emmenthaler or Gruyère.

a loop worked at the end of a rope.

Meteorology. the approximately circular region of relatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone.

eyes, Nautical. the extreme forward part of the upper deck at the bow of a vessel.

Nautical. the precise direction from which a wind is blowing.

verb (used with object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

to fix the eyes upon; view: to eye the wonders of nature.

to observe or watch narrowly: She eyed the two strangers with suspicion.

to make an eye in: to eye a needle.

verb (used without object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

Obsolete. to appear to the eye.

Origin of eye

before 900; Middle English eie, ie, Old English ēge, variant of ēage; cognate with German Auge; akin to Latin oculus, Greek ṓps, Sanskrit akṣi

OTHER WORDS FROM eye

eye·a·ble, adjective eye·like, adjective ey·er, noun un·der·eye, noun, verb (used with object), un·der·eyed, un·der·ey·ing or un·der·eye·ing.

un·eye·a·ble, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eye

aye eye I

Example sentences from the Web for eyed

Zachary wound up, eyed the runner, then uncorked a sizzling fastball.

Babe Ruth’s Summer of Records |Bill Bryson |September 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Rayna eyed the older man, with his salt-and-pepper beard and peyos dangling in front of his ears.

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There were indeed, as former GOP congressman Tom Davis eyed the lavish buffet near former secretary of state Madeleine Albright.

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Her salary would have given her entree to the board of any cultural institution she eyed, but she didn't seem to be interested.

Ina Drew, the Woman Who Backed JPMorgan’s Bad Bet |Nancy Hass |May 18, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Not far away a couple of soldiers cradled their Kalashnikovs as they eyed the action from an armored personnel carrier.

Mubarak’s Judgment Day |Alastair Beach |August 3, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Many were the jokes among the Crows about the one–eyed Besha, and his one–eyed slave.

The Prairie-Bird |Charles Augustus Murray
Nervously, with an irritability so foreign to her, that they eyed each other uncertainly, she gave them hurried commands.

The Monster |Edgar Saltus
Hawkins eyed me coldly for a minute, admonished me not to be an ass, and went on untying the launch.

Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures |Edgar Franklin
As they paddled out to the ship, Barry eyed the schooner narrowly but saw nothing unusual aboard her.

Gold Out of Celebes |Aylward Edward Dingle
Joe twisted his mustache, eyed her aslant and took the plunge.

Cabin Fever |B. M. Bower

British Dictionary definitions for eyed (1 of 3)

eyed

/ (aɪd) /

adjective

having an eye or eyes (as specified)
(in combination)one-eyed; brown-eyed

British Dictionary definitions for eyed (2 of 3)

eye ¹

/ (aɪ) /

noun

the organ of sight of animals, containing light-sensitive cells associated with nerve fibres, so that light entering the eye is converted to nervous impulses that reach the brain. In man and other vertebrates the iris controls the amount of light entering the eye and the lens focuses the light onto the retina Related adjectives: ocular, oculate, ophthalmic, optic

(often plural) the ability to see; sense of vision weak eyes

the visible external part of an eye, often including the area around it heavy-lidded eyes; piercing eyes

a look, glance, expression, or gaze a stern eye

a sexually inviting or provocative look (esp in the phrases give (someone) the (glad) eye, make eyes at)

attention or observation (often in the phrases catch someone's eye, keep an eye on, cast an eye over)

ability to recognize, judge, or appreciate an eye for antiques

(often plural) opinion, judgment, point of view, or authority in the eyes of the law

a structure or marking having the appearance of an eye, such as the bud on a twig or potato tuber or a spot on a butterfly wing

a small loop or hole, as at one end of a needle

a small area of low pressure and calm in the centre of a tornado or cyclone

See photocell

informal See private eye

all eyes informal acutely vigilant or observant the children were all eyes

my eye or all my eye informal rubbish; nonsense

an eye for an eye retributive or vengeful justice; retaliation

cut one's eye after someone, cut one's eye at someone or cut one's eye on someone Caribbean to look rudely at a person and then turn one's face away sharply while closing one's eyes: a gesture of contempt

eyes out NZ with every possible effort he went at the job eyes out

get one's eye in mainly sport to become accustomed to the conditions, light, etc, with a consequent improvement in one's performance

half an eye

a modicum of perceptivenessanyone with half an eye can see she's in love
continuing unobtrusive observation or awarenessthe dog had half an eye on the sheep

have eyes for to be interested in she has eyes only for him

in one's mind's eye pictured within the mind; imagined or remembered vividly

in the public eye exposed to public curiosity or publicity

keep an eye open or keep an eye out to watch with special attention (for)

keep one's eyes peeled or keep one's eyes skinned to watch vigilantly (for)

look someone in the eye to look at someone openly and without shame or embarrassment

make eyes or make sheep's eyes old-fashioned to ogle amorously

more than meets the eye hidden motives, meaning, or facts

pick the eyes out Australian and NZ to select the best parts or pieces (of)

see eye to eye to agree (with)

set eyes on, lay eyes on or clap eyes on (usually used with a negative) to see she had never laid eyes on him before

the eye of the wind nautical the direction from which the wind is blowing

turn a blind eye to or close one's eyes to to pretend not to notice or ignore deliberately

up to one's eyes extremely busy (with)

with a … eye in a … manner he regards our success with a jealous eye

with an eye to or having an eye to (preposition)

regarding; with reference towith an eye to one's own interests
with the intention or purpose ofwith an eye to reaching agreement

with one's eyes open in the full knowledge of all relevant facts

with one's eyes shut

with great ease, esp as a result of thorough familiarityI could drive home with my eyes shut
without being aware of all the facts

verb eyes, eyeing, eying or eyed (tr)

to look at carefully or warily

Also: eye up to look at in a manner indicating sexual interest; ogle

Derived forms of eye

eyeless, adjective eyelike, adjective

Word Origin for eye

Old English ēage; related to Old Norse auga, Old High German ouga, Sanskrit aksi

British Dictionary definitions for eyed (3 of 3)

eye ²

/ (aɪ) /

noun

another word for nye

Medical definitions for eyed

eye

[ ī ]

n.

An organ of vision or of light sensitivity.

Either of a pair of hollow structures located in bony sockets of the skull, functioning together or independently, each having a lens capable of focusing incident light on an internal photosensitive retina from which nerve impulses are sent to the brain; the organ of vision.

The external, visible portion of this organ together with its associated structures, especially the eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows.

The pigmented iris of this organ.

The faculty of seeing; vision.

Scientific definitions for eyed

eye

[ ī ]

Anatomy The vertebrate organ of sight, composed of a pair of fluid-filled spherical structures that occupy the orbits of the skull. Incoming light is refracted by the cornea of the eye and transmitted through the pupil to the lens, which focuses the image onto the retina.

Zoology An organ in invertebrates that is sensitive to light. See more at compound eye eyespot.

Botany A bud on a tuber, such as a potato.

Meteorology The relatively calm area at the center of a hurricane or similar storm. See more at hurricane.

Cultural definitions for eyed

eye

The organ of sight. Some of its parts are the cornea, iris, lens, optic nerve, pupil, and retina.

Idioms and Phrases with eyed

eye

In addition to the idioms beginning with eye

eye for an eye, an
eye opener, an
eyes are bigger than one's stomach, one's
eyes in the back of one's head, have
eyes open, with
eye to eye
eye to the main chance, have an
eye to, with an

also see:

all eyes
apple of one's eye
believe one's ears (eyes)
bird's-eye view
black eye
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
catch someone's eye
close one's eyes
cry one's eyes out
eagle eye
easy on the eyes
evil eye
feast one's eyes on
give someone the once-over (eye)
green-eyed monster
have an eye for
have one's eye on
hit between the eyes
hit the bull's-eye
in a pig's eye
in one's mind's eye
in the eye of the wind
in the public eye
in the twinkling of an eye
keep an eye on
keep an eye out
keep a weather eye
keep one's eye on the ball
keep one's eyes open
lay eyes on
look someone in the face (eye)
make eyes at
more than meets the eye
my eye
naked eye
one eye on
open one's eyes
out of the corner of one's eye

private eyepull the wool over someone's eyesrun one's eyes oversee eye to eyesee with half an eyesight for sore eyesstars in one's eyesthrow dust in someone's eyesturn a blind eyeup to one's ears (eyes)with an eye towith one's eyes openwithout batting an eye.

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eyed

adjective

Origin of eyed

Words nearby eyed

Definition for eyed (2 of 2)

noun, plural eyes, (Archaic) ey·en or eyne.

verb (used with object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

verb (used without object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

Origin of eye

OTHER WORDS FROM eye

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adjective

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noun

verb eyes, eyeing, eying or eyed (tr)

Derived forms of eye

Word Origin for eye

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noun

Medical definitions for eyed

n.

Scientific definitions for eyed

Cultural definitions for eyed

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eyed

adjective

Origin of eyed

Words nearby eyed

Definition for eyed (2 of 2)

noun, plural eyes, (Archaic) ey·en or eyne.

verb (used with object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

verb (used without object), eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing.

Origin of eye

OTHER WORDS FROM eye

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eye

Words related to eyed

Example sentences from the Web for eyed

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adjective

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noun

verb eyes, eyeing, eying or eyed (tr)

Derived forms of eye

Word Origin for eye

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noun

Medical definitions for eyed

n.

Scientific definitions for eyed

Cultural definitions for eyed

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