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eyebrow

[ahy-brou]

noun

  1. the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.

  2. the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.

  3. a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.

  4. Printing, Journalism.kicker.

  5. Nautical.a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.



eyebrow

/ ˈɪˌʊ /

noun

  1. the transverse bony ridge over each eye

  2. the arch of hair that covers this ridge

  3. See raise

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of eyebrow1

First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow
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The sudden split raised eyebrows about LA28’s fundraising progress, casting doubt whether the committee could fulfill a promise of a privately funded Games that shielded local and state taxpayers from picking up any debt.

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Edwards' decision to reinstate Jones at the top of the order initially raised a few eyebrows, but it has proved to be a masterstroke.

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It raised eyebrows - but he proved to be right.

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If specific behaviours raise an eyebrow or can be excused, from a corporate perspective, some of United's decisions have also been dubious.

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The presence of Musk - an unelected "special government employee" with companies that count the US government as customers - in Trump's White House has also raised eyebrows, prompting questions about potential conflicts of interest.

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