1. Noun
The organ of hearing; the external ear.
2. Noun
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; the power of discriminating between different tones; as, a nice ear for music; -- in the singular only.
3. Noun
That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; any prominence or projection on an object, -- usually one for support or attachment; a lug; a handle; as, the ears of a tub, a skillet, or dish. The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow. See Illust. of Bell.
4. Noun
Same as Acroterium.
5. Noun
Same as Crossette.
6. Noun
Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.
7. Verb
To take in with the ears; to hear.
8. Noun
The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.
9. Verb
To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.
10. Verb
To plow or till; to cultivate.
11. Noun
good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
12. Noun
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Vocabulary classified under Biology
13. Noun
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
14. Noun
attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear"
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
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