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English meaning

  • peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
  • scout noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
  • sleuth noun A detective, especially a skilled one who investigates crimes or mysteries.

Senses

spana is used for these senses in English:

  • peer (intransitive) To look with difficulty, or as if searching for something.
  • sleuth (intransitive, transitive) To act as a detective; to try to discover who committed a crime, or, more generally, to solve a mystery.

peer — full definition

  1. noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
  2. verb To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something unclear.
  3. noun A member of the nobility holding a title such as duke, earl, or baron.

scout — full definition

  1. noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
  2. noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
  3. noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
  4. verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.
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