outer ears
External auditory collectors
The outer ears are the visible parts of the ear—the fleshy, curved structures on either side of the head that collect sound waves and funnel them into the ear canal.
Also called the external ears or, anatomically, the auricles or pinnae.
She tucked her hair behind her outer ears.
External ear structure
- auricleExternal ear or atrial appendage
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- antihelixInner ear cartilage ridge
- tragusEar's inner projection
lobe · concha · cartilage · earwax · cerumen · aural · otology · otoplasty
Of or relating to hearing
- acousticRelating to sound
- listenPerceive sound attentively
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- earshotAudible proximity zone
echo · resonance · amplify · earplug · earmuff · cupping · funnel · collect
Hole made for earrings
- helix piercingHole in ear's rim
- tragus piercingHole in ear's small projection
- rookChess piece or corvid
- snugComfortably close-fitting
gauges · plug · taper · barbells · piercer · needle · gun · sterilization
pinna
External ear structure
- auricleExternal ear or atrial appendage
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- antihelixInner ear cartilage ridge
tragus · lobe · concha · cartilage · earwax · cerumen · aural · otology · otoplasty · auricular
auditory
Of or relating to hearing
earshot · echo · resonance · amplify · earplug · earmuff · cupping · funnel · collect · hearing aid
lobe piercing
Hole made for earrings
- helix piercingHole in ear's rim
- tragus piercingHole in ear's small projection
- rookChess piece or corvid
snug · gauges · plug · taper · barbells · piercer · needle · gun · sterilization · aftercare
stud
Upright wall framing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- dangleHang loosely, swaying
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
teardrop · clip-on · crawler · threader · cuff · ornament · bejeweled · gold · silver · pearl
prominent
Easily noticed or distinguished
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- pointedTapering to a tip
- elfinSmall and sprite-like
outer earsinner ears
Balance and hearing organs
middle ears · ear canal · cochlea · auditory nerve · eardrum
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