eyeball

//ˈaɪˌbɔːl//
B1Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of eyeball

Noun

eyeballSingular
eyeballsPlural
1

The round, spherical part of the eye enclosed by the eyelids and socket.

The doctor examined my eyeball with a special light.

2

The entire eye, including the visible portion and the parts within the skull.

The doctor examined the entire eyeball to check for any damage.

Synonym

Verb

eyeballInfinitive
eyeballPresent tense
eyeballedPast tense
eyeballedPast participle
eyeballingPresent participle
eyeballsThird-person singular
1

To look at or observe someone or something closely or intently.

The security guard eyeballed everyone entering the building.

2

To estimate or measure something by sight rather than using precise instruments.

I didn't have a ruler, so I just eyeballed the distance.

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