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1.nounThe organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
2.nounThe external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
3.nounA police informant.
4.nounThe sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music."a good ear for music"
5.nounThe privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
6.nounThat which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle."the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish; The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow."
7.nounAn acroterium.
8.nounA crossette.
9.verbTo take in with the ears; to hear.
10.verbTo hold by the ears.