Jeer

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1. Noun

A gear; a tackle.

2. Noun

An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship.

3. Verb

To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.

4. Verb

To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.

5. Noun

A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.
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