evert
evert
Definition
evert (ē vʉrt′)
transitive verb
to turn outward or inside out, as an eyelid
Etymology: L evertere < e-, out + vertere, to turn: see verse
evert
Usage Examples
Object
- rim: Simple plain everted rim, no evident decoration; striations on the lower interior are probably from manufacture.
- eyelid: The diagnosis is made by everting the eyelids when large, flat ' papillae ' become visible ( Figure 5 ).
- lid: The punctum may be viewed by partly everting the lid toward the examiner.
- lip: Large fragment of an ornamented bowl, witb round and slightly everted lip.
Modifying Another Word
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