leer

/lɪə//lɪɹ/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To entice with a leer or leers.

noun

  1. 1

    The cheek.

  2. 2

    The face.

  3. 3

    One's appearance; countenance.

  4. 4

    Complexion; hue; colour.

  5. 5

    Flesh; skin.

  6. 6

    The flank or loin.

adjective

  1. 1

    Empty; unoccupied; clear.

    “a leer stomach”
  2. 2

    Destitute; lacking; wanting.

  3. 3

    Faint from lack of food; hungry.

  4. 4

    Thin; faint.

  5. 5

    Having no load or burden; free; without a rider.

    “a leer horse”
  6. 6

    Lacking sense or seriousness; trifling; frivolous.

    “leer words”

verb

  1. 1

    To teach.

  2. 2

    To learn.

noun

  1. 1

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

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