espy
to see at a distance; catch sight of.
Origin of espy
1Other words for espy
Other words from espy
- un·es·pied, adjective
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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
But in 2003, Foxx hilariously sang a tribute to Serena Williams at the espy Awards.
FREDDY espy PLIMPTON People used to ask me what George was like when he woke up in the morning?
It is proposed to form this ascending column of air by kindling large fires which, Mr. espy says, are known to produce rain.
The Rain Cloud | AnonymousHe would espy the beauty of an old binding through any amount of abrasion and laceration.
There and Back | George MacDonaldHe had such remarkable eyesight that he could espy the ear of a squirrel projecting above the highest limb of a tall white oak.
Tales of lonely trails | Zane Grey
King Eterscél's folk espy that house and suppose that it was food that the cowherds kept there.
espy still lived, still loved her; they might yet be restored to each other.
Signing the Contract and What it Cost | Martha Finley
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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