crow's foot
Laugh line variant
Crow's foot names several things resembling a crow's three-toed footprint.
Most commonly it's a wrinkle radiating from the outer corner of the eye—usually pluralized: She's developed crow's feet since turning forty.
In technical contexts, crow's foot refers to a three-pronged tool, a type of wrench, or a notation symbol used in database diagrams to show relationships.
Sending out from center
- branchingSplitting into separate directions
- divergingSeparating from a common point
- splayingExtending outward awkwardly
- fanAdmirer or air mover
spread · three-pronged · webbed · forked · tributary · delta · veining · cracking
Lines made by folding
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- facialBeauty service for skin
periorbital · sagging · retinol · botox · moisturizer · hydration · squinting
Simplified technical diagram
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- notationSystem of written symbols
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
engineering · cad · junction · wiring · splicing · electrical · circuitry · connector
Gradual functional decline with age
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- gerontologyScientific study of senescence
- maturityFull growth achieved
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
octogenarian · nonagenarian · wisdom · experience · longevity · vintage · patina · wear
Narrowing eyes to see
- smilingDisplaying warmth facially
- laughingMaking sounds of amusement
- grinningShowing a broad smile
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
mirth · joy · amusement · animated · expressive · emotion · character · warmth
radiating
Sending out from center
- branchingSplitting into separate directions
- divergingSeparating from a common point
- splayingExtending outward awkwardly
fan · spread · three-pronged · webbed · forked · tributary · delta · veining · cracking · trident
creases
Lines made by folding
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
facial · periorbital · sagging · retinol · botox · moisturizer · hydration · squinting
schematic
Simplified technical diagram
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- notationSystem of written symbols
drafting · engineering · cad · junction · wiring · splicing · electrical · circuitry · connector · three-way
senescence
Gradual functional decline with age
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- gerontologyScientific study of senescence
- maturityFull growth achieved
silver-haired · octogenarian · nonagenarian · wisdom · experience · longevity · vintage · patina · wear · time
squinting
Narrowing eyes to see
cheerfulness · mirth · joy · amusement · animated · expressive · emotion · character · warmth
spike
Sharp rise or point
scattered · puncture · warfare · fortification · impediment
- Plant Nicknamesbaby's breath, bachelor's button, black-eyed Susan, bleeding heart, buttercup
- surface finishesmatte, satin, gloss, paint, finish coat
- plasteringstucco, plaster, drywall, plasterboard, cement plaster
crow's footsmooth skin
Unblemished, even epidermis
baby skin · porcelain skin · baby face · flawless skin · dewy skin
foot, crow, corvus, rookery, crow's feet