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eyelash
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨʃˈtɐ.nɐ/pes·ta·na
Definitions
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Each of the short hairs growing on the edges of the eyelids.
Usage examples
“She has very long, dark eyelashes.”
“An eyelash fell into his eye.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
false eyelasheseyelash curlereyelash extension
Idiomatic expressions
- without batting an eyelash (without hesitation)
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(Technical) A small projecting flap or strip, like on a book or a switch.
Usage examples
“The tab on the light switch is broken.”
“Use the tab to mark your page.”
Common combinations
book tabswitch tab