cheek

A2
Pronunciation
/tʃiːk/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

2 Definition

(usually in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.

3 Definition

Impudence.

Example Sentences
  • You’ve got some cheek, asking me for money!
4 Definition

One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon.

5 Definition

One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.

Example Sentences
  • the cheeks of a vice; the cheeks of a gun carriage
6 Definition

(in plural) The branches of a bridle bit.

7 Definition

Either side of an axehead.

8 Definition

The middle section of a flask, made so that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mould.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be impudent towards.

Example Sentences
  • Don't cheek me, you little rascal!
2 Definition

To pull a horse's head back toward the saddle using the cheek strap of the bridle.