oreille — meaning in English

English meaning

• ear noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
• lug verb To carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.

Senses

oreille is used for these senses in English:

• lug A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.

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.

lug — full definition

1. verb To carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
2. noun A part that sticks out from something, often used as a handle, attachment point, or fitting for a bolt or wire.
3. noun Informal: an ear.

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