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The correct spelling is ear.
How to pronounce ear
/ɪə̯/
nounIPA: /ɪə̯/
Say it like: Eer
The correct spelling is ear. The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. For example: "a good ear for music"
Usage Examples
“a good ear for music”
“the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish; The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow.”
“He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
- 2.The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
- 3.A police informant.
- 4.The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
- 5.The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
verb
- 1.To take in with the ears; to hear.
- 2.To hold by the ears.
- 3.To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
- 4.To plough.
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