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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Balker :: Balker (n.) A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass; a conder; a huer..
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..
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..
Espial :: Espial (n.) One who espies; a spy; a scout.
Speculator :: Speculator (n.) One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher..
Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
Raspy :: Raspy (a.) Like a rasp, or the sound made by a rasp; grating..
Peeper :: Peeper (n.) One who peeps; a prying person; a spy.
Mabolo :: Mabolo (n.) A kind of persimmon tree (Diospyros discolor) from the Philippine Islands, now introduced into the East and West Indies. It bears an edible fruit as large as a quince..
Emissary :: Emissary (a.) Exploring; spying.
Spyism :: Spyglass (n.) A small telescope for viewing distant terrestrial objects.
Spy :: Spy (v. t.) To discover by close search or examination.
Spyglass :: Spyboat (n.) A boat sent to make discoveries and bring intelligence.
Pinnace :: Pinnace (n.) A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne..
Spies :: Spy (v. i.) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
Passymeasure :: Passymeasure (n.) See Paspy.
Spyne :: Spynace (n.) Alt. of Spyn.
Crispy :: Crispy (a.) Formed into short, close ringlets; frizzed; crisp; as, crispy locks..
Surveillant :: Surveillant (n.) One who watches over another; an overseer; a spy; a supervisor.
Spynace :: Spyism (n.) Act or business of spying.
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