fore
head
Plural
foreheads
1
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair
The forehead is the area of the face that extends from the eyebrows to the hairline. It plays a significant role in facial expressions and communication, as it is capable of expressing various emotions such as surprise, worry, or concentration. The forehead also serves as a prominent feature of the face, contributing to overall facial aesthetics. It provides a canvas for facial expressions and can be an indicator of age, as wrinkles and lines may appear on the forehead over time.
- She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun.
- He furrowed his forehead in confusion, trying to understand the complex instructions.
- The doctor gently placed his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever.
- A cold compress on his forehead helped soothe the headache that had been bothering him all day.
- She felt a kiss on her forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work.
2
the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits
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