Cheekbone Definition

cheekbone
noun
  1. the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek

"Cheekbone" in song lyrics

See how cheekbone is used in real songs:

  • "I'm track nervous, sweat, running down my cheekbone"
    Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta, Tai Chi Mastas — Picture That
  • "Front and get the heat chrome, pressed up on your cheekbone"
    Children of the Corn (Killah Cam'Ron, Bloodshed) — Biscuits and Bangers

Usage tips for "cheekbone"

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