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fisheye

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfɪʃˌaɪ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An unfriendly or suspicious glance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stink eye, see others there

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An undesirable effect in paint, particularly automotive finishes, normally caused by oil or other contaminants on the painted surface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

An undesirable dull appearance in the table of a diamond that has been cut too shallow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

Ellipsis of fisheye lens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To glance unfriendlily or suspiciously at.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

adjective

Meaning 6

of or relating to a fisheye lens

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wide-angle

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From fish + eye.