Word Meaning

spy definition and meaning

v. t. To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.
v. t. To discover by close search or examination.
v. t. To explore; to view; inspect; and examine secretly, as a country; -- usually with out.
v. i. To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
n. One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
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.

Crossword clues for spy

- “I — with my little eye”
- 007’s job
- A deserter
- A mole in his pyjamas
- Agent is snappy when not having any sleep
- An agent
- Catch sight of
- CIA agent
- CIA mole
- Covert operative
- Engage in espionage
- Extremely sporty secret agent
- Film, The ... Who Came In from the Cold
- Glimpse mole
- Gypsy held back agent
- He may bug you!
- I ... with my little eye
- I might with my little eye be one coming in from the cold
- I might, with my little eye, be the one who came in from the cold
- Pry
- Secret agent
- Secretly observe mole
- Secretly watch
- Snappy when without sleep – he reports on intelligence
- Undercover operative
- Watch what I do with my little eye