eyelashes

Mascara goes here

Eyelashes are the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelids, curving outward from the eye.

They help protect the eye from dust and debris.

Long or thick eyelashes are considered attractive, prompting various enhancement methods: She wore false eyelashes to the gala.

To bat one's eyelashes is to flutter them flirtatiously.

expressive

flutter

Rapid light movement

batFlying mammal or sports club
blinkRapid lid movement
winkBrief one-eyed closure

flirt · gaze · glance · coy · coquettish · flirtatious · seductive · beckoning · teasing · demure

protective

shield

Handheld defensive armor

barrierObstruction preventing passage
dustFine settled particles
debrisScattered broken fragments

filter · sweat · guard · screen · blink · reflex · sensor · defense

cosmetics

mascara

Lash-darkening cosmetic

falsiesCosmetic enhancers, worn
extensionsAdditions that lengthen
curlerHair-waving cylinder

primer · serum · lengthening · volumizing · waterproof · fiber · wand · glue · strip · individual

beauty

glamour

Fascinating, elegant attractiveness

allureAttractive, tempting quality
femininityFemale nature or character
eleganceRefined, graceful quality

enhancement · grooming · attractiveness · kohl · kajal · doe-eyed · framing · flutter · dramatic · wispy

texture

fine

Acceptable in quality

wispyThin and insubstantial
featheryLight and soft-textured
silkySmooth and lustrous

soft · curled · straight · sparse · thick · delicate · gossamer · downy · fluttery · lightweight

anatomy

eyebrow

Hairy arch above socket

follicleSkin cavity growing strands
hairFibrous scalp covering
lidRemovable container cover

pupil · iris · crease · root · growth · keratin · tarsal · conjunctiva · blepharoplasty · ptosis

Categories

beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
Facechin, cheeks, cheek, nose, mouth
anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
hairhair, haircut, hairstyle, hair loss, coily
body traitsheight, weight, body shape, build, stature
eyesblue eyes, brown eyes, green eyes, hazel eyes, amber eyes

Opposites

facial hair location

eyelasheseyebrows

Hair above eyes

Phrases

bat an eyelashShow visible surprise
false eyelashesArtificial lid fringe
eyelash curlerTool that curves lashes
without batting an eyelashShowing no visible reaction
batting eyelashesRapid flirtatious lid movement
bat one's eyelashesFlirtatious rapid blinking

Family

eyelash, eyelash curler

Familiarity: Top 10,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G