Eyeball ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Eyeball ( noun )

1. The round, curved structure in the eye that is responsible for sensing light and transmitting visual information to the brain.
2. The eye considered as a physical object.

Origin:

Middle english yeballe, from old english ēaganbæl, from ēagan eyes + bæl ball.

Examples:

1. The doctor examined the patient's eyeballs to check for signs of damage.
2. She had a close-up view of the shark's eyeball as it swam by her.
3. The eyeball is the most important part of the eye.
4. The eyeball is surrounded by the sclera and cornea.
5. The eyeball is connected to the brain by the optic nerve.

(As a verb)

Eyeball ( verb )

1. The round, curved structure in the eye that is responsible for sensing light and transmitting visual information to the brain.
2. The eye considered as a physical object.

Origin:

Middle english yeballe, from old english ēaganbæl, from ēagan eyes + bæl ball.

Examples:

1. The doctor examined the patient's eyeballs to check for signs of damage.
2. She had a close-up view of the shark's eyeball as it swam by her.
3. The eyeball is the most important part of the eye.
4. The eyeball is surrounded by the sclera and cornea.
5. The eyeball is connected to the brain by the optic nerve.