Homer

n.	1.	(Zool.) A carrier pigeon remarkable for its ability to return home from a distance.
	1.	(Zool.) See Hoemother.
	1.	A Hebrew measure containing, as a liquid measure, ten baths, equivalent to fifty-five gallons, two quarts, one pint; and, as a dry measure, ten ephahs, equivalent to six bushels, two pecks, four quarts.
	1.	(Baseball) Same as Home run.

Noun	1.	homer - a base hit on which the batter scores a run Synonyms: home run
	2.	Homer - ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)
	3.	homer - an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs Synonyms: kor
	4.	Homer - United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910) Synonyms: Winslow Homer
	5.	homer - pigeon trained to return home Synonyms: homing pigeon
Verb	1.	homer - hit a home run

carrier, carrier pigeon, goal, grand slam, hit, hole, hole in one, home run, homing pigeon, mail car, mail coach, mail packet, mail train, mail truck, mailer, mailplane, packet boat, pigeon post, post boat, post car, post coach, post-horse, post-office car, poster, railway mail car, score, slam, strike, touchdown