"Weatherby eyebrow" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Weatherby eyebrows [plural]
Etymology: From the Weatherby series of firearms, noted for their large calibres and heavy recoil. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Weatherby eyebrow (plural Weatherby eyebrows)
  1. (informal, shooting) 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. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Firearms, Weapons Synonyms: Weatherby brow

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