peer through



peer through something

 
1. to view or look through glasses, spectacles, binoculars, etc. From the way she peered through her glasses at me, I knew I was in trouble. Claire stood on the balcony, peering through her binoculars.
2. to stare through a partial barrier, such as a window, drapes, the haze, the fog, etc. George peered through the drapes and spied on the party next door. Sally peered through the haze as best she could, trying to see if the way was clear.
See also: peer

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Havel-Czech, Slovak
Rupert['ru:pət]
WestonWES-tənEnglish
MaurÍCiomow-REE-syooPortuguese
Aesop['i:sɔp]
KristieKRIS-teeEnglish