Stare

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To look earnestly at; to gaze at.

II. Stare ·noun The Starling.

III. Stare ·noun The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open.

IV. Stare ·vi To stand out; to Project; to Bristle.

V. Stare ·vi To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.

VI. Stare ·vi To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, ·etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.