noun🔗ShareThe organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea."The dog perked up its ears when it heard the sound of the car pulling into the driveway. "anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologysensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle."The little boy cupped his ears to hear the music better. "organanatomybodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA police informant."The detective had many "ears" on the street, listening for information about the drug deal. "policepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music."a good ear for music"organphysiologysensationsoundmusicbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention."The young teacher hoped her innovative lesson plan would find ears with the school principal. "communicationattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat 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."the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish;  The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow."partanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn acroterium."The architect added ears (acroteria shaped like stylized ears) to the roof of the classical building, giving it a more ornate and traditional look. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA crossette."The firework burst in the sky, its display filled with stars and ears, creating a spectacular show. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take in with the ears; to hear."I couldn't ears what she said because the music was too loud. "physiologyorgansensationbodyanatomyhumanbiologycommunicationsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hold by the ears."The teacher ears the unruly student out of the classroom. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe fruiting body of a grain plant."He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn."plantagriculturefoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does."This corn ears well."agriculturebiologyplantprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plough."The farmer used his oxen to ears the field before planting the seeds. "agricultureactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading