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1eyeball
noun eye·ball \ˈī-ˌbȯl\
: the entire round part of the eye
Full Definition of EYEBALL
1
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
2
plural : people who view something (as an advertisement) <Web sites competing for eyeballs>
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First Known Use of EYEBALL
1582
Rhymes with EYEBALL
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2eyeball
verb
: to look at or stare at (someone or something)
Full Definition of EYEBALL
transitive verb
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice <diners eyeballing the menu> <eyeball the competition>
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First Known Use of EYEBALL
1901
3eyeball
adjective
Definition of EYEBALL
: based on observation <eyeball judgment>
First Known Use of EYEBALL
1959
EYEBALL Defined for Kids
eyeball
noun eye·ball \ˈī-ˌbȯl\
Definition of EYEBALL for Kids
: the whole eye
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eyeball
noun eye·ball \ˈī-ˌbȯl\
Medical Definition of EYEBALL
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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