Definition of Ear

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Definition of Ear

Ear

The organ of hearing; the external ear.

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.

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.

Same as Acroterium.

Same as Crossette.

Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.

To take in with the ears; to hear.

The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.

To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.

To plow or till; to cultivate.

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Ear Quotations

Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.
William Shakespeare

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.
William Shakespeare

The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.
Robert Frost

Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell.
John Adams

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia

The ear is the avenue to the heart.
Voltaire

Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage - they've experienced pain and bought jewelry.
Rita Rudner

I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry.
Rita Rudner

A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
John Muir

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.
Blaise Pascal

Ear Translations

ear in Afrikaans is oor
ear in Dutch is oor
ear in Finnish is korva
ear in German is Kopf, Ohr
ear in Italian is orecchio
ear in Latin is auris
ear in Portuguese is orelha, ouvido

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