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brow

[C/U] Both
pl: brows

This word carries a distinct sense of a boundary or a threshold. When applied to the face, it evokes an image of the highest point of the facial structure, often associated with expressions of concentration, worry, or judgment. It feels more poetic or formal than simply saying forehead. In a geographical sense, it describes the precise moment a slope levels off or begins to drop. It suggests a vantage point where one can finally see what lies beyond the crest, creating a feeling of anticipation or transition between ascending and descending.

Countable when referring to the individual hairs or the distinct ridges of multiple hills. Uncountable when referring to the general area of the forehead.

Meanings

Noun
[person][geography]

The ridge of the forehead or the eyebrow.

"He wiped the sweat from his brow after the long race."

Noun
[geography]

The upper edge or crest of a hill, cliff, or mountain.

"They paused for breath on the brow of the hill before descending into the valley."

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