Crowfeet: meaning, definitions and examples

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crowfeet

 

[ kroʊz fiːt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

facial lines

Crow's feet refer to the fine lines or wrinkles that appear at the outer corners of the eyes, typically as a result of aging and repeated facial expressions such as smiling and squinting. These wrinkles are often considered a sign of aging, and many people seek cosmetic treatments to reduce their appearance.

Synonyms

expression lines, lines, wrinkles.

Examples of usage

  • She applied a cream to help reduce the crow's feet around her eyes.
  • As he aged, new crow's feet began to form on his face.
  • Many people worry about crow's feet when considering anti-aging treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "crowfeet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pés de galinha

🇮🇳 कौआ के पैर

🇩🇪 Krähenfüße

🇮🇩 kerutan kaki gagak

🇺🇦 гусиные лапки

🇵🇱 kurze nogi kruka

🇯🇵 カラスの足

🇫🇷 pattes d'oie

🇪🇸 patas de gallo

🇹🇷 karga ayakları

🇰🇷 까마귀 발

🇸🇦 أقدام الغراب

🇨🇿 vrány nohy

🇸🇰 nohy vrany

🇨🇳 乌鸦的脚

🇸🇮 vrane noge

🇮🇸 kráka fætur

🇰🇿 қарғаның аяғы

🇬🇪 ყავახშის ფეხები

🇦🇿 qaraqul ayaqları

🇲🇽 pies de gallo

Etymology

The term 'crow's feet' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the resemblance of the lines formed around the eyes to the shape of a crow's foot. The phrase captures the appearance of these wrinkles, which branch out like a bird's foot with its three-toed shape. This metaphorical usage highlights human perception of natural phenomena relating them to animal characteristics. The connection between aging and the emergence of crow's feet reflects cultural attitudes toward beauty and the natural aging process. Treatments targeting crow's feet have become increasingly common in modern times as cosmetic procedures and skincare products have expanded to include solutions aimed specifically at reducing these signs of aging.