brow
IPA: brˈaʊ
noun
- The ridge over the eyes; the eyebrow.
- The first tine of an antler's beam.
- The forehead.
- The projecting upper edge of a steep place such as a hill.
- (mining) A gallery in a coal mine running across the face of the coal.
- (figurative) Aspect; appearance.
- (nautical) The gangway from ship to shore when a ship is lying alongside a quay.
- (nautical) The hinged part of a landing craft or ferry which is lowered to form a landing platform; a ramp.
- A surname.
verb
- To bound or limit; to be at, or form, the edge of.
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Examples of "brow" in Sentences
- She furrowed her brow in confusion as she tried to decipher the cryptic message
- The sunlight caught the beads of sweat on his brow as he worked tirelessly in the hot sun
- Her brow relaxed in relief when she finally found her lost keys
- He ran a hand through his hair, wiping the sweat from his brow as he continued to mow the lawn
- The furrowed brow of the professor indicated his deep concentration as he graded papers
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