Collocations avec "ear"

21 collocations trouvées

inner ear

the semicircular canals and cochlea, which form the organs of balance and hearing

inner8.5
ear lobe

Refers to the soft, fleshy lower part of the external ear.

lobe8.5
infection8.3
ear muffs

Forms the compound noun 'ear muffs', which are coverings worn to protect the ears from cold or noise.

muffs8.2
pierced ear

describes an ear that has a hole made in it for wearing an earring

pierced8.0
ear piercing

a hole made in the ear for wearing an earring

piercing7.8
ear wax

The waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals.

wax7.5
ear protector

a device worn to protect the ears from loud noise, water, or cold

protector7.0
ear thermometer

A thermometer used to take temperature from the ear canal.

thermometer7.0
receptive ear

A willingness to listen to someone's ideas or problems, often used metaphorically.

receptive6.8
attentive ear

Refers to listening carefully and with interest, often used metaphorically.

attentive6.5
floppy ear

describes an ear, typically of a dog or rabbit, that hangs down loosely.

floppy6.5
untrained ear

Refers to someone who is not able to judge the quality of music or sounds well.

untrained6.5
middle ear

The air-filled central cavity of the ear, behind the eardrum.

middle6.2
ear cuff

A piece of jewelry worn on the cartilage of the ear.

cuff6.0
pointy ear

describes an ear with a pointed tip, often associated with fantasy creatures like elves

pointy6.0
ear of wheat

The top part of a wheat stalk that contains the grains.

wheat6.0
torn ear

Describes an injury to the earlobe or cartilage.

torn5.8
listening ear

a willingness to listen sympathetically to someone's problems

listening5.5
ear tag

a tag attached to the ear of a farm animal for identification

tag5.0
ear of barley

The part of the barley plant that contains the grains.

barley4.0