What does eyebrow mean?
Eyebrow means The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket..
Eyebrow
/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ · noun
Meaning
The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket..
Definitions by Sense
- The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.
- (construction) A dormer, usually of small size, whose roof line over the upright face is typically an arched curve, turning into a reverse curve to meet the horizontal line at either end.
- A clump of waste fibres that builds up in a roller machine.
- (intransitive) To build up waste fibres in a roller machine.
- (transitive) To signal with one's eyebrows.
Example Sentences
Rodas watched Tinker disappear through the door before eyebrowing a question at Barrow. Barrow gestured at him to stay put. Rodas settled back.
Synonyms for eyebrow
Antonyms for eyebrow
Related Words
Word Forms
- eyebrows
- eye brow
- eye-brow
- eyebrown
- eyebrowing
- eyebrowed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eyebrow?
Common synonyms include brow, supercilium, vallum.
What is the opposite of eyebrow?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eyebrow in a sentence?
Rodas watched Tinker disappear through the door before eyebrowing a question at Barrow. Barrow gestured at him to stay put. Rodas settled back.
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