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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Beagle :: Beagle (n.) Fig.: A spy or detective; a constable.
Peeper :: Peeper (n.) One who peeps; a prying person; a spy.
Espying :: Espying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Esp.
Spy :: Spying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sp.
Ulotrichi :: Ulotrichi (n. pl.) The division of mankind which embraces the races having woolly or crispy hair. Cf. Leiotrichi.
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..
Espy :: Espy (n.) A spy; a scout.
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..
Spy :: Spy (v. t.) To discover by close search or examination.
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..
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..
Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
Emissary :: Emissary (a.) Exploring; spying.
Squab :: Spyne (n.) See Pinnace, n., 1 (a)..
Espial :: Espial (n.) The act of espying; notice; discovery.
Spy :: Spy (v. t.) To explore; to view; inspect; and examine secretly, as a country; -- usually with out..
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..
Surveillant :: Surveillant (n.) One who watches over another; an overseer; a spy; a supervisor.
Spy :: Spy (v. t.) To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see..
Telescopical :: Telescopical (a.) Having the power of extension by joints sliding one within another, like the tube of a small telescope or a spyglass; especially (Mach.), constructed of concentric tubes, either stationary, as in the telescopic boiler, or movable, as in the telescopic chimney of a war vessel, which may be put out of sight by being lowered endwise..
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