An Ox-eye, in this context, refers to a specific type of round or oval window that is often significantly smaller than standard windows. Named due to its resemblance to the eye of an ox, this architectural feature is commonly found in older buildings, particularly throughout the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras. It is sometimes embellished with decorative elements and can be of various types, including dormer windows, skylights, portholes, or sidelights. Sometimes it's also utilized in ships, boats or even in ceiling to let in natural light. It offers an aesthetic appearance that resembles the eye of an ox and hence the name. This term can also translate to certain types of plants and flowers that bear a similar resemblance to an ox's eye.
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1. He got a piece of dust in his ox and it made him blink rapidly.
2. She rubbed her ox gently to soothe the itchiness that had been bothering her.
3. The optometrist performed a detailed exam of his patient’s ox to determine the cause of her blurred vision.
4. The injury caused her ox to water uncontrollably and for vision to briefly go blurry.
5. After a long day at work, his ox felt tired and he struggled to keep them open.
Interesting fact
Oxen have an exceptional field of vision. Due to the position of their eyes on the sides of their heads, they have almost a complete 360-degree panoramic view. This means they can see all around them without turning their heads! However, this also leads to a decrease in depth perception, causing them to perceive objects as being further away than they actually are. To compensate, oxen will often move their heads to perceive depth more accurately.
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