espy
to see at a distance; catch sight of.
Origin of espy
1Other words for espy
Other words from espy
- un·es·pied, adjective
Other definitions for Espy (2 of 2)
James Pol·lard [pol-erd], /ˈpɒl ərd/, 1785–1860, U.S. meteorologist.
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How to use espy in a sentence
The light sound of his wheels had died away before she espied Sues tall figure coming quickly towards her.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterFrom her point, the upper part alone could be espied, but what concern had she in the servants' quarters in a house?
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasAt a turning in the road I saw the trusty messenger seated; and as he espied me and arose, I hastened to meet him.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorThe moment the watchman, posted on the platform of the donjon, espied from afar a troop of travelers, he sounded his horn.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueAfter the feeling had come to her, to heighten the sensation she espied a little card hung under the small mirror on the wall.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert Parker
British Dictionary definitions for espy
/ (ɪˈspaɪ) /
(tr) to catch sight of or perceive (something distant or previously unnoticed); detect: to espy a ship on the horizon
Origin of espy
1Derived forms of espy
- espier, noun
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Scientific definitions for Espy
[ ĕs′pē ]
American meteorologist who is credited with the first correct explanation of the role heat plays in cloud formation and growth. His use of the telegraph in relaying meteorological observations and tracking storms laid the foundation for modern weather forecasting.
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