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Definition of Espy
1. Verb. Catch sight of.
Generic synonyms: Sight, Spy
Derivative terms: Espial, Spotter, Spotter, Spotting, Spying
Definition of Espy
1. 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.
2. v. i. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
3. n. A spy; a scout.
Definition of Espy
1. Verb. 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. ¹
2. Verb. To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe. ¹
3. Verb. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Espy
1. to catch sight of [v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES]