The heels of both hands?

All Potted Out · #1 (permalink) Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:13 am *The heels of both hands?*

Dear Teachers,

I read this sentence:

"She drove the heels of both hands into the sockets of her eyes."

Is this saying that she covered her eyes with her hands?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:32 am *The heels of both hands?*

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Yes, but stronger-- like rubbing one's eyes when they itch, perhaps.
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DOlier · #3 (permalink) Fri Sep 08, 2006 13:51 pm *The heels of both hands?*

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