Meaning of the word eyeball in English

What does eyeball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eyeball

US /ˈaɪ.bɑːl/

UK /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

the globe of the eye, contained in the orbit and connected to the brain by the optic nerve

Example:

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The doctor examined her eyeball for any signs of damage.

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He felt a sharp pain behind his eyeball.

Synonym:

globe orb

to look at closely or examine

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The mechanic will eyeball the engine to see if there are any obvious problems.

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She just eyeballed the ingredients instead of measuring them precisely.

Synonym:

examine inspect gauge estimate