Thesaurus: leer

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Definitions

1. v. t. To learn.
2. a. Empty; destitute; wanting
3. a. Empty of contents.
4. a. Destitute of a rider; and hence, led, not ridden; as, a leer horse.
5. a. Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words.
6. n. An oven in which glassware is annealed.
7. n. The cheek.
8. n. Complexion; aspect; appearance.
9. n. A distorted expression of the face, or an indirect glance of the eye, conveying a sinister or immodest suggestion.
10. v. i. To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look.
11. v. t. To entice with a leer, or leers; as, to leer a man to ruin.
12. n. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls