épier — meaning in English

English meaning

• ear noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
• peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
• spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

épier is used for these senses in English:

• ear (intransitive) To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
• keep an eye on (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
• peep (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
• spy (intransitive) To act as a spy.
• spy on To watch secretly or covertly; to surveil.

ear — full definition

1. noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
2. noun A natural talent or trained sense for recognising sound, especially in music or language.
3. noun Willing attention; the state of being listened to.
4. noun The seed-bearing head of a cereal plant such as wheat or corn.

peep — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
2. verb To look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening.
3. verb To begin to appear, as if emerging from hiding.

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