Definitions for the word "ear" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The organ of hearing; the external ear.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Same as Acroterium.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Same as Crossette.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To take in with the ears; to hear.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To plow or till; to cultivate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
1 organ of hearing, esp. Its external part. 2 faculty for discriminating sounds (an ear for music). 3 attention, esp. Sympathetic (give ear to; have a person''s ear). all ears listening attentively. Have (or keep) an ear to the ground be alert to rumours or trends. Up to one''s ears (often foll. By in) colloq. Deeply involved or occupied. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
12. n.
Seed-bearing head of a cereal plant. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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