Lehr vs. Leer

Lehr vs. Leer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Lehr and Leer

Lehrnoun

A long oven or kiln, often having a moving belt, used for annealing glass.

Leerverb

(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

Leerverb

(transitive) To entice with a leer or leers.

Leerverb

To teach.

Leerverb

To learn.

Leernoun

A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

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Leernoun

An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.

Leernoun

(obsolete) The cheek.

Leernoun

(obsolete) The face.

Leernoun

(obsolete) One's appearance; countenance.

Leernoun

(obsolete) Complexion; hue; colour.

Leernoun

(obsolete) Flesh; skin.

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Leernoun

The flank or loin.

Leeradjective

(obsolete) Empty; unoccupied; clear.

a leer stomach

Leeradjective

(obsolete) Destitute; lacking; wanting.

Leeradjective

(obsolete) Faint from lack of food; hungry.

Leeradjective

Thin; faint.

Leeradjective

(obsolete) Having no load or burden; free; without a rider.

a leer horse

Leeradjective

(obsolete) Lacking sense or seriousness; trifling; frivolous.

leer words

Leernoun

a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

Leernoun

a suggestive or sneering look or grin

Leerverb

look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression;

The men leered at the young women on the beach