Lookdown


[loo k-doun] /ˈlʊkˌdaʊn/

noun
1.
a silvery carangid fish of the genus Selene, of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and eyes placed high on the truncated forehead.
[loo k-doun] /ˈlʊkˌdaʊn/
noun
1.
the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light.
n.

type of sea fish, 1882, from look (v.) + down (adv.). So called from facial structure.

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  • Look-down

    [loo k-doun] /ˈlʊkˌdaʊn/ noun 1. the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light. n. type of sea fish, 1882, from look (v.) + down (adv.). So called from facial structure.

  • Look-down-nose-at

    [loo k] /lʊk/ verb (used without object) 1. to turn one’s eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 3. to use one’s sight or vision […]

  • Looked

    [loo k] /lʊk/ verb (used without object) 1. to turn one’s eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 3. to use one’s sight or vision […]

  • Lookee

    [loo k-ee] /ˈlʊk i/ interjection 1. Older Use. . [loo k-ee] /ˈlʊk i/ interjection, Older Use. 1. look; look here.

  • Looker

    [loo k-er] /ˈlʊk ər/ noun 1. a person who . 2. Informal. a very attractive person. /ˈlʊkə/ noun (informal) 1. a person who looks 2. a very attractive person, esp a woman or girl n. Old English locere “one engaged in looking,” agent noun from look (v.). Meaning “one who watches over” is from c.1300; […]


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