–noun

1.	any of several large, soaring birds of prey belonging to the hawk family Accipitridae, noted for their size, strength, and powers of flight and vision: formerly widespread in North America, eagles are mostly confined to Alaska and a few isolated populations. Compare bald eagle, golden eagle.

2.	a figure or representation of an eagle, much used as an emblem: t a7d he Roman eagle.

3.	a standard, seal, or the like bearing such a figure.

4.	one of a pair of silver insignia in the shape of eagles with outstretched wings worn by a colonel in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and by a captain in the U.S. Navy.

5.	(initial capital letter) a gold coin of the U.S., traded for investment, available in denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 dollars containing 1/10 to 1 troy ounce of gold, having on its reverse a picture of an eagle: first issued in 1986.

6.	a former gold coin of the U.S., issued until 1933, equal to 10 dollars, showing an eagle on its reverse.

7.	Golf. a score of two below par for any single hole.

8.	(initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Aquila.

9.	Cards. a. a representation in green of an eagle, used on playing cards to designate a suit in the pack additional to the four standard suits. b. a card of a suit so designated. c. eagles, the suit itself.

–verb (used with object)

10.	Golf. to make an eagle on (a hole).

–noun

1.

the organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane 875 , or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina.

2.	the aggregate of structures situated within or near the orbit that assist, support, or protect the eye.

3.	this organ with respect to the color of the iris: blue eyes.

4.	the region surrounding the eye: a black 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: to cast one's eye at a beautiful necklace.

8.	an attentive look, close observation, or watch: to be under the eye of a guard.

9.	regard, view, aim, or intention: to have an eye to one's own advantage.

10.	a manner or way of looking at a thing; estimation; opinion: in the eyes of the law.

11.	a center of light, intelligence, influence, etc.

12.	something resembling or suggesting the eye in appearance, shape, etc., as the opening in the lens of a camera, a peephole, or a buttonhole.

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13.	Botany. a. the bud of a potato, Jerusalem artichoke, etc. b. a small, contrastingly colored part at the center of a flower.

14.	the central spot of a target; bull's-eye.

15.	a choice center cut of meat: an eye of round; the eye of the rib.

16.	one of the round spots on the tail feathers of a peacock.

17.	the hole in a needle.

18.	a hole made in a thing for the insertion of some object, as the handle of a tool: the eye of an ax.

19.	a metal or other ring through which something, as a rope or rod, is passed.

20.	the loop into which a hook is inserted.

21.	Electronics. a photoelectric cell or similar device used to perform a function analogous to visual inspection.

22.	Building Trades. a ring on the end of a tension member, as an eye bar or eye bolt, for connection with another member.

23.	a hole formed during the maturation of cheese, esp. Emmenthaler or Gruyère.

24.	a loop worked at the end of a rope.

25.	Meteorology. the approximately circular region of relatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone.

26.	eyes, Nautical. the extreme forward part of the upper deck at the bow of a vessel.

27.	Nautical. the precise direction from which a wind is blowing.

–verb (used with object)

28.	to fix the eyes upon; view: to eye the wonders of nature.

29.	to observe or watch narrowly: She eyed the two strangers with suspicion.

30.	to make an eye in: to eye a needle.

–verb (used without object)

31.	Obsolete. to appear to the eye.

—Idioms

32.	an eye for an eye, repayment in kind, as revenge for an injustice.

33.	be all eyes, to give all one's attention to something; look intently.

34.	catch someone's eye, to draw or attract someone's attention: to catch the waiter's eye.

35.	give (someone) the eye, Informal. to look fixedly at (another person), esp. with obvious admiration; ogle: She ignored the men who were giving her the eye.

36.	have an eye for, to have the ability to appreciate distinctions in; be discerning or perceptive about: She has an eye for antique furniture.

37.	have eyes only for, a. to want no other person or thing but: She was always surrounded by admirers, but she had eyes only for Harry. b. to see, or view, or desire to see only. Also, only have eyes for.

38.	in a pig's eye, Slang. absolutely not; never: In a pig's eye I will!

39.	keep an eye on, to watch over attentively: Please keep an eye on my plants while I'm away.

40.	keep an eye out for, to be vigilant in looking or watching for: The announcer told his listeners to keep an eye out for the escaped criminal.

41.	keep one's eye on the ball, to remain attentive; be especially alert.

42.	keep one's eyes open, to be especially alert or observant.

43.	lay, clap, or set eyes on, Informal. to catch sight of; see: They had never laid eyes on such a big car before.

44.	make eyes at, to gaze flirtatiously or amorously at.

45.	my eye! Informal. (a mild exclamation of contradiction or surprise): He says he wasn't told about this? My eye!

46.	open one's eyes, to bring someone to a realization of the truth or of something previously unknown: A trip through Asia opened his eyes to the conditions under which millions had to live.

47.	pick the eyes out, Australia and New Zealand. to select the best parts or items.

48.	run one's eye over, to glance briefly at; examine hastily.

49.	see eye to eye, to have exactly the same opinion; agree: They have never been able to see eye to eye on politics.

50.	see with half an eye, to see or realize immediately or with ease: Anyone can see with half an eye that the plan is doomed to fail.

51.	shut one's eyes to, to refuse to see or consider; disregard: We can no longer shut our eyes to the gravity of the situation.

52.	sight for sore eyes, a welcome sight; a pleasant surprise: After our many days in the desert, the wretched village was a sight for sore eyes.

53.	with an eye to, with a plan or purpose of: with an eye to one's future.

54.	w bba ith one's eyes open, aware of the inherent or potential risks: She signed the papers with her eyes open.

–noun

1.	the fruit of any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, consisting of a pulpy, globular drupe enclosing a one-seeded smooth stone.

2.	the tree bearing such a fruit.

3.	the wood of such a tree.

4.	any of various fruits or plants resembling the cherry.

5.	bright red; cerise.

6.	Slang: Often Vulgar. a. the hymen. b. the state of virginity.

7.	Slang. a. something new or unused. b. a novice.

8.	Underworld Slang. a first offender.

9.	Bowling. the striking down of only the forward pin or pins in attempting to make a spare.

–adjective

10.	bright-red; cerise.

11.	(of food and beverages) made with or containing cherries or cherrylike flavoring: cherry pie; cherry soda.

12.	(of furniture, woodwork, etc.) made of or covered or decorated with wood from the cherry tree.

13.	Slang: Often Vulgar. being a virgin.

14.	Slang. a. new or unused: a three-year-old car in cherry condition. 3e8 b. inexperienced; being an innocent novice.