Collins English-English Dictionary

eye [aɪ]

1. 1. vt. eye up to look at in a manner indicating sexual interest; ogle

2. 2. n 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

3. 3. n [often plural] the ability to see; sense of vision

   weak eyes

4. 4. n the visible external part of an eye, often including the area around it

   heavy-lidded eyes

   piercing eyes

5. 5. n a look, glance, expression, or gaze

   a stern eye

6. 6. n a sexually inviting or provocative look (esp in the phrases give (someone) the (glad) eye, make eyes at)

7. 7. n attention or observation (often in the phrases catch someone's eye, keep an eye on, cast an eye over)

8. 8. n ability to recognize, judge, or appreciate

   an eye for antiques

9. 9. n [often plural] opinion, judgment, point of view, or authority

   in the eyes of the law

10. 10. n 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 wing

11. 11. n a small loop or hole, as at one end of a needle

12. 12. n a small area of low pressure and calm in the centre of a tornado or cyclone

13. 13. n See photocell

14. 14. n See private eye

15. 15. vt. [tr] to look at carefully or warily

16. 16. vt. See also eyes

17. 17. vt. [Etymology] Old English eage; related to Old Norse auga, Old High German ouga, Sanskrit aksi

eye [aɪ]

1. 1. n another word for nye