the organ of hearing; the external ear.-the sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; the power of discriminating between different tones; as, a nice ear for music; -- in the singular only.-that which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; any prominence or projection on an object, -- usually one for support or attachment; a lug; a handle; as, the ears of a tub, a skillet, or dish. the ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow. see illust. of bell.-same as acroterium.-same as crossette.-privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.-to take in with the ears; to hear.-the spike or head of any cereal  (as, wheat, rye, barley, indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.-to put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.-to plow or till; to cultivate.