Word Meaning

espy definition and meaning

v. t. To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.
v. t. To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
v. i. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
n. A spy; a scout.

Crossword clues for espy

- Behold
- Catch a glimpse of
- Catch sight of
- Catch sight of electronic mole?
- catch site of
- Detect
- Glimpse
- Glimpse inside bridge’s pylon
- Kay got rid of pesky sort of spot
- Notice
- See; notice
- Spot
- Spot double agent after final message
- Take notice of
- Watch