English Explanatory Dictionary

Weatherby eyebrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An injury caused to the shooter's face when the recoil from a powerful rifle pushes the telescopic sight forcefully against the face of the shooter.

Word forms

Weatherby eyebrow Weatherby eyebrows

Etymology

From the Weatherby series of firearms, noted for their large calibres and heavy recoil.

Synonyms

Weatherby brow
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