Background for ear

ear

/ɪə̯/ /iɹ/

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noun

The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

Examples :

"My ear hurts after listening to the loud music at the concert. "

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noun

The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.

Examples :

"My dog wagged its tail and pricked its ear when I brought home a treat. "

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noun

A police informant.

Examples :

"The police suspected the student was an ear, providing information about the gang's plans. "

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noun

The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.

Examples :

"a good ear for music"

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noun

The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.

Examples :

"The teacher gave the student her full ear, patiently listening to the problem. "

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noun

That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle.

Examples :

"the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish; The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow."

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noun

An acroterium.

Examples :

"The small statue on top of the school building served as an ear, a decorative acroterium. "

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noun

A crossette.

Examples :

"The tailor used a small, sharp ear to measure the fabric precisely. "

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verb

To take in with the ears; to hear.

Examples :

"I ear the teacher's instructions carefully during class. "

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verb

To hold by the ears.

Examples :

"The teacher had to ear the misbehaving student to get his attention. "

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noun

The fruiting body of a grain plant.

Examples :

"He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn."

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verb

To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.

Examples :

"This corn ears well."

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verb

Examples :

"The farmer will ear the field next week to prepare for planting. "

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