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Eyelash — Eye lash , n. 1. The fringe of hair that edges the eyelid; usually in the pl. [1913 Webster] 2. A hair of the fringe on the edge of the eyelid. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eyelash — (n.) 1752, from EYE (Cf. eye) (n.) + LASH (Cf. lash) (n.). Related: Eyelashes … Etymology dictionary
eyelash — ► NOUN ▪ each of the short hairs growing on the edges of the eyelids … English terms dictionary
eyelash — [ī′lash΄] n. 1. any of the hairs on the edge of the eyelid 2. a fringe of these hairs … English World dictionary
Eyelash — An eyelash or simply lash is one of the hairs that grow at the edge of the eyelid. Eyelashes protect the eye from debris and perform some of the same function as whiskers do on a cat or a mouse in the sense that they are sensitive to being… … Wikipedia
Eyelash — One of the familiar stiff hairs that project from the margin of the eyelid. Eyelashes tend to be noticed mainly when something goes wrong with them. An eyelash gets in your eye and irritates it; you have an ingrown eyelash; your eyelashes fall… … Medical dictionary
eyelash — (also lash) noun ADJECTIVE ▪ thick ▪ long ▪ black, dark ▪ false VERB + EYELASH … Collocations dictionary
eyelash — UK [ˈaɪˌlæʃ] / US noun [countable, usually plural] Word forms eyelash : singular eyelash plural eyelashes one of the hairs along the upper and lower edges of your eyes … English dictionary
eyelash — n. each of the hairs growing on the edges of the eyelids. Phrases and idioms: by an eyelash by a very small margin … Useful english dictionary
Eyelash yarn — is a type of novelty yarn. It appears as a thread base, with several long strands spaced at even intervals that jut out at an angle from the main strand. The long strands, or hair, can be metallic, opalescent, matte, or a combination of types.… … Wikipedia
Eyelash extensions — Like hair extensions, eyelash extensions are a cosmetic process whereby synthetic single fiber polyester thread like materials are applied to create a fuller, longer look.Fact|date=July 2007 Once a product accessible only to a limited consumer,… … Wikipedia
