n. | 1. | The organ of hearing; the external ear. |
| 2. | 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. |
| 3. | 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. |
| 4. | (Arch.) Same as Acroterium. |
| 5. | Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention. |
v. t. | 1. | To take in with the ears; to hear. |
n. | 1. | The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels. |
v. i. | 1. | To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well. |
v. t. | 1. | To plow or till; to cultivate. |