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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Descry' in a Sentence

"To carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively." more

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Before the storm hit, the sailors had descried the distant clouds gathering ominously.
The weather vane helped sailors descry changes in wind direction, crucial for navigation.

Descry

dih-skrahy
verbTo carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively.
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Last Updated On: May 25, 2024
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