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eye·cup (iґkəp) 1. a small vessel for the application of cleansing or medicated solution to the exposed area of the eyeball. 2. optic cup (def. 2).Medical dictionary. 2011.
eyecup — eye cup , n. A small oval porcelain or glass cup, having a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye. it is used in the application of liquid remedies to eyes; called also {eyeglass}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eyecup — ☆ eyecup [ī′kup΄ ] n. a small cup whose rim is shaped to fit over the eye, used in applying medicine to the eyes or in washing them … English World dictionary
eyecup — noun 1. a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain • Syn: ↑eyebath, ↑eye cup • Hypernyms: ↑vessel 2. (embryology) a two… … Useful english dictionary
eyecup — noun Date: circa 1874 1. a small oval cup with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye used for applying liquid remedies to the eyes 2. optic cup 3. a usually rubber cup at the eyepiece of an optical instrument (as binoculars) for keeping out… … New Collegiate Dictionary
eyecup — /uy kup /, n. a device for applying eyewash to the eye, consisting of a cup or glass with a rim shaped to fit snugly around the orbit of the eye. Also called eye bath. [1870 75, Amer.; EYE + CUP] * * * … Universalium
eyecup — noun an eyebath … Wiktionary
eyecup — n. small cup containing medicine or other substance to be placed in the eye … English contemporary dictionary
eyecup — noun 1》 a piece of an optical device such as a pair of binoculars which is contoured to provide a comfortable rest for the eye. 2》 N. Amer. an eyebath … English new terms dictionary
eyecup — eye•cup [[t]ˈaɪˌkʌp[/t]] n. med a device for applying eyewash to the eye, consisting of a cup or glass with a rim shaped to fit snugly around the orbit of the eye • Etymology: 1870–75, amer … From formal English to slang
eyeglass — eyecup eye cup , n. A small oval porcelain or glass cup, having a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye. it is used in the application of liquid remedies to eyes; called also {eyeglass}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
