bird's-eye
|bird's/eye|
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/ˈbɜrdzˌaɪ/
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/ˈbɜːdzˌaɪ/
high-angle view
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bird's-eye' originates from the English words 'bird' and 'eye', where 'bird' refers to the avian creature and 'eye' refers to the organ of sight.
Historical Evolution
'bird's-eye' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a view from above, similar to what a bird might see while flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a literal view from a bird's perspective, but it has evolved to describe any high-angle view.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
seen from above, as if by a bird in flight.
The map provides a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 05:21