also: めがたち
noun
eye shape (in Go)
Technical Go term referring to the shape of an eye or potential eye space in a group.
See also: 眼
この眼形は生きている。
This eye shape is alive.
黒の眼形が不十分で、白に攻められた。
Black's eye shape was insufficient and was attacked by White.
眼 (め) is the general term for 'eye' in Go, while 眼形 specifically refers to the shape or configuration of an eye.
Compound of 眼 (eye) and 形 (shape), directly describing the shape of an eye in the context of the game of Go.