eyeblack

/ˈaɪˌblæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance applied to the skin to create a visible line under the eyes, often used in sports for visual emphasis

“The football player applied a thick layer of eyeblack before the game.”

2. verb

to apply eyeblack to the skin

“She eyeblacked her eyes for the school play.”

Synonyms

  • eye liner
  • eye paint

Antonyms

  • eye wash