eyeball

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eyeballs - eyeball

An eyeball is what we call the ball-shaped part at the front of our eye. It's like a small, round camera that helps us see the world.

When people talk about an eyeball, they often mean the visible part of the eye. For example, you might get a black eye if someone hits your face and causes blood to collect around your eyeball. Or, if you're worried about someone's health, you might ask them to take care of their eyes by protecting their eyeballs from too much sun or computer screen time. You can also see pictures of human eyeballs in biology books or online - they're a fascinating part of our bodies!

How common is "eyeball"?

Word eyeball is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The ball of the eye
(CB) a meeting
Example: We had an eyeball last year.
As a synecdoche, a person's focus of attention
(in the plural) readership or viewership
A favourite or pet; the apple of someone's eye.

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verb

To gauge, estimate or judge by eye, rather than measuring precisely; to look or glance at.
Example: A good cook can often just eyeball the correct quantities of ingredients.
To scrutinize
To stare at intently
Example: Are you eyeballing my girl?
To roll one's eyes.

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Real examples of "eyeballs" in context

Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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And for some reason, when you're here, your instinct is to poke your eyeballs.

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