peer through something

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.

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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.

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Sally peered through the haze as best she could, trying to see if the way was clear.