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leers

/lɪrz/ /lɪərz/

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noun

A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

Examples :

"The new supervisor's leers made many of the employees uncomfortable. "

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noun

An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.

Examples :

"The used car salesman's leers made me uncomfortable, as if he knew something I didn't. "

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verb

To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

Examples :

"The strange man leers at the young woman as she walks by. "

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verb

To entice with a leer or leers.

Examples :

"The used car salesman leers customers into buying overpriced vehicles. "

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noun

Examples :

"Her leers were rosy after playing in the snow. "

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noun

Examples :

"The leers on the Halloween masks in the store window were quite frightening. "

appearance body

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noun

One's appearance; countenance.

Examples :

"Her leers during the job interview seemed confident and professional, which likely impressed the hiring manager. "

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noun

Complexion; hue; colour.

Examples :

"The artist carefully studied the leers of the sunset, trying to capture the subtle shifts in color on her canvas. "

appearance color

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noun

Examples :

"The baby's soft leers were a delight to touch. "

anatomy body physiology organ

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noun

The flank or loin.

Examples :

"The butcher carefully trimmed the fat from the steer's leers before packaging the meat. "

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verb

Examples :

"The experienced chef leers young cooks in the art of French cuisine. "

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verb

Examples :

"The eager student leers all she can from her textbooks to prepare for the upcoming exam. "

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noun

A long oven or kiln, often having a moving belt, used for annealing glass.

Examples :

"The factory floor was filled with the gentle hum of machinery, including several leers used to slowly cool and strengthen the newly formed glass bottles. "

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