ears
/ɪəz//ɪɹz/
noun
- 1
The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
- 2
The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
- 3
A police informant.
- 4
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
“a good ear for music”
- 5
The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
- 6
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.
“the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish; The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow.”
- 7
An acroterium.
- 8
A crossette.
verb
- 1
To take in with the ears; to hear.
- 2
To hold by the ears.
noun
- 1
The fruiting body of a grain plant.
“He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn.”
verb
- 1
To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
“This corn ears well.”
verb
- 1
To plough.
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