ear

Definitions

• (countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
• (countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
• (countable) A police informant.
• The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
• The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
• That 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.
• (architecture) An acroterium.
• (architecture) A crossette.