eyeblack

/ˈaɪˌblæk/
noun
  1. A dark substance, such as charcoal or grease, applied under the eyes to reduce glare from the sun, often used by athletes.
    • Many football players use eyeblack to cut down on glare from the stadium lights.
    • She smeared eyeblack under her eyes before the outdoor soccer game.
    • The baseball players wore eyeblack to help them see the ball in bright sunlight.
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