eyetop: cross section of a human eyeA. vitreous humorB. optic nerveC. fovea centralisD. retinaE. choroidF. scleraG. corneaH. aqueous humorI. pupilJ. irisK. lensbottom: the eye of hurricane Catarina, off the coast of Brazil in 2004, as seen from the International Space Stationeye (?)n.1. An organ of vision or of light sensitivity.2. a. Either of a pair of hollow structures located in bony sockets of the skull, functioning together or independently, each having a lens capable of focusing incident light on an internal photosensitive retina from which nerve impulses are sent to the brain; the vertebrate organ of vision.b. The external, visible portion of this organ together with its associated structures, especially the eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows.c. The pigmented iris of this organ.3. The faculty of seeing; vision.4. The ability to make intellectual or aesthetic judgments: has a good eye for understated fashion.5. a. A way of regarding something; a point of view: To my eye, the decorations are excellent.b. Attention: The lavish window display immediately got my eye.c. Watchful attention or supervision: always under his boss’s eye; kept an eye on her valuables.6. Something suggestive of the vertebrate organ of vision, especially:a. An opening in a needle.b. The aperture of a camera.c. A loop, as of metal, rope, or thread.d. A circular marking on a peacock’s feather.e. Chiefly Southern US The round flat cover over the hole on the top of a wood-burning stove. Also called regionally cap1, griddle.7. A photosensitive device, such as a photoelectric cell.8. Botany a. A bud on a twig or tuber: the eye of a potato.b. The often differently colored center of the corolla of some flowers.9. a. Meteorology The circular area of relative calm at the center of a cyclone.b. The center or focal point of attention or action: right in the eye of the controversy.10. Informal A detective, especially a private investigator.11. A choice center cut of meat, as of beef: eye of the round.tr.v. eyed, eye·ing or ey·ing (???ng), eyes 1. To look at: eyed the passing crowd with indifference.2. To watch closely: eyed the shark’s movements.3. To supply with an eye.Idioms: all eyes Fully attentive. an eye for an eye Punishment in which an offender suffers what the victim has suffered. clap/lay/set (one’s) eyes on To look at. eye to eye In agreement: We’re eye to eye on all the vital issues. have eyes for To be interested in. have (one’s) eye on1. To look at, especially attentively or continuously.2. To have as one’s objective. in the eye of the wind Nautical In a direction opposite that of the wind; close to the wind. in the public eye1. Frequently seen in public or in the media.2. Widely publicized; well-known. my eye Slang In no way; not at all. Used interjectionally. with an eye to With a view to: redecorated the room with an eye to its future use as a nursery. with (one’s) eyes closed Unaware of the risks involved. with (one’s) eyes open Aware of the risks involved.[Middle English, from Old English ?ge, ?age; see okw- in Indo-European roots.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.eye (a?) n1. (Anatomy) the organ of sight of animals, containing light-sensitive cells associated with nerve fibres, so that light entering the eye is converted to nervous impulses that reach the brain. In man and other vertebrates the iris controls the amount of light entering the eye and the lens focuses the light onto the retina. 2. (often plural) the ability to see; sense of vision: weak eyes. 3. (Anatomy) the visible external part of an eye, often including the area around it: heavy-lidded eyes; piercing eyes. 4. a look, glance, expression, or gaze: a stern eye. 5. a sexually inviting or provocative look (esp in the phrases give (someone) the (glad) eye, make eyes at)6. attention or observation (often in the phrases catch someone’s eye, keep an eye on, cast an eye over)7. ability to recognize, judge, or appreciate: an eye for antiques. 8. (often plural) opinion, judgment, point of view, or authority: in the eyes of the law. 9. (Biology) a structure or marking having the appearance of an eye, such as the bud on a twig or potato tuber or a spot on a butterfly wing10. a small loop or hole, as at one end of a needle11. (Physical Geography) a small area of low pressure and calm in the centre of a tornado or cyclone12. (Electronics) See photocell13. (Professions) informal See private eye14. all eyes informal acutely vigilant or observant: the children were all eyes. 15. my eye all my eye informal rubbish; nonsense16. an eye for an eye retributive or vengeful justice; retaliation17. cut one’s eye after someone cut one’s eye at someone cut one’s eye on someone Caribbean to look rudely at a person and then turn one’s face away sharply while closing one’s eyes: a gesture of contempt18. eyes out NZ with every possible effort: he went at the job eyes out. 19. get one’s eye in chiefly sport to become accustomed to the conditions, light, etc, with a consequent improvement in one’s performance20. half an eye a. a modicum of perceptiveness: anyone with half an eye can see she’s in love. b. continuing unobtrusive observation or awareness: the dog had half an eye on the sheep. 21. have eyes for to be interested in: she has eyes only for him. 22. in one’s mind’s eye pictured within the mind; imagined or remembered vividly23. in the public eye exposed to public curiosity or publicity24. keep an eye open keep an eye out to watch with special attention (for)25. keep one’s eyes peeled keep one’s eyes skinned to watch vigilantly (for)26. look someone in the eye to look at someone openly and without shame or embarrassment27. make eyes make sheep’s eyes old-fashioned to ogle amorously28. more than meets the eye hidden motives, meaning, or facts29. pick the eyes out Austral and NZ to select the best parts or pieces (of)30. see eye to eye to agree (with)31. set eyes on lay eyes on clap eyes on (usually used with a negative) to see: she had never laid eyes on him before. 32. (Nautical Terms) the eye of the wind nautical the direction from which the wind is blowing33. turn a blind eye to close one’s eyes to to pretend not to notice or ignore deliberately34. up to one’s eyes extremely busy (with)35. with a ? eye in a ? manner: he regards our success with a jealous eye. 36. with an eye to having an eye to (preposition) a. regarding; with reference to: with an eye to one’s own interests. b. with the intention or purpose of: with an eye to reaching agreement. 37. with one’s eyes open in the full knowledge of all relevant facts38. with one’s eyes shut a. with great ease, esp as a result of thorough familiarity: I could drive home with my eyes shut. b. without being aware of all the factsvb (tr) , eyes, eyeing, eying or eyed39. to look at carefully or warily40. Also: eye up to look at in a manner indicating sexual interest; ogle[Old English ?age; related to Old Norse auga, Old High German ouga, Sanskrit aksi] ?eyeless adj ?eye?like adjeye (a?) n (Zoology) another word for nyeCollins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014eye (a?) n., v. eyed, ey?ing eye?ing. n. 1. the organ of sight; in vertebrates, one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull, along with its associated structures. 2. the visible parts of this organ, as the cornea, iris, and pupil, and the surrounding eyebrows, eyelids, and eyelashes. 3. this organ with respect to the color of the iris: blue eyes. 4. the region surrounding the eye: puffy eyes. 5. sight; vision: a sharp eye. 6. the power of seeing; appreciative or discriminating visual perception: the eye of an artist. 7. a look, glance, or gaze: cast one’s eye upon a scene. 8. an attentive look; observation: under the eye of a guard. 9. regard, view, aim, or intention: an eye to one’s own advantage. 10. judgment; opinion: in the eyes of the law. 11. a center; crux: the eye of an issue. 12. something suggesting the eye in appearance, as the opening in the lens of a camera or a peephole. 13. a bud, as of a potato or other tuber. 14. a small, contrastingly colored part at the center of a flower. 15. a usu. lean, muscular section of a cut of meat. 16. a roundish spot, as on a tail feather of a peacock. 17. the hole in a needle. 18. a hole in a thing for the insertion of some object, as the handle of a tool: the eye of an ax. 19. a ring through which something, as a rope or rod, is passed. 20. the loop into which a hook is inserted. 21. a photoelectric cell or similar device used to perform a function analogous to visual inspection. 22. a hole formed during the maturation of cheese. 23. the region of lighter winds and fair weather at the center of a tropical cyclone. 24. the direction from which a wind is blowing. v.t. 25. to look at; view: to eye the wonders of nature. 26. to watch carefully: eyed them with suspicion. 27. to make an eye in: to eye a needle. v.i. 28. Obs. to appear; seem. Idioms: 1. be all eyes, to be extremely attentive. 2. catch someone’s eye, to attract someone’s attention. 3. give someone the eye, to give someone a flirtatious or warning glance. 4. have an eye for, to be discerning about. 5. have eyes for, to be attracted to. 6. keep one’s eyes open, to be especially alert or observant. 7. lay or set eyes on, to see. 8. make eyes, to glance flirtatiously; ogle. 9. run one’s eye over, to examine hastily. 10. see eye to eye, to agree. 11. with an eye to, with the intention or consideration of. [before 900; Middle English eie, ie, Old English ?ge, variant of ?age; c. Old Saxon ?ga, Old High German ouga, Old Norse auga; akin to Latin oculus, Greek ?ps] eye?like`, adj. Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.eyecross section of a human eyeeye (?)1. The organ of the body with which an animal is able to see or sense light. In vertebrate animals, the eye occurs as one of a pair, each consisting of a spherical structure that is filled with fluid. Incoming light is refracted by the cornea and transmitted through the pupil to the lens, which focuses the image onto the retina. See more at compound eye, eyespot.2. Botany A bud on a tuber, such as a potato.3. The relatively calm area at the center of a hurricane or similar storm. See more at hurricane.The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.Eye, Nye a brood of pheasants.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.