Definition of spy

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Spy (v. t.) To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see..

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Ulotrichous :: Ulotrichous (a.) Having woolly or crispy hair; -- opposed to leiotrichous.
Descry :: Descry (v. t.) To spy out or discover by the eye, as objects distant or obscure; to espy; to recognize; to discern; to discover..
Paspy :: Paspy (n.) A kind of minuet, in triple time, of French origin, popular in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and for some time after; -- called also passing measure, and passymeasure..
Crispy :: Crispy (a.) Formed into short, close ringlets; frizzed; crisp; as, crispy locks..
Spyne :: Spynace (n.) Alt. of Spyn.
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) A spy-glass; a looking-glass.
Speculator :: Speculator (n.) One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher..
Persimmon :: Persimmon (n.) An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit, found from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and nutritious..
Raspy :: Raspy (a.) Like a rasp, or the sound made by a rasp; grating..
Beagle :: Beagle (n.) Fig.: A spy or detective; a constable.
Speculatory :: Speculatory (a.) Intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.
Espy :: Espy (n.) A spy; a scout.
Espy :: Espy (v. i.) To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
Telescope :: Telescope (a.) To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass; to come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another..
Spyboat :: Spy (n.) A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer..
Spy :: Spy (n.) One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) An optical glass; a lens; a spyglass; -- in the plural, spectacles; as, a pair of glasses; he wears glasses..
Spied :: Spied () imp. & p. p. of Spy.
Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
Spy :: Spy (v. t.) To discover by close search or examination.
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