1. looking closely or carefully, especially when it is difficult to see clearly
Usage: present participle of ‘peer’

1. the act of looking closely or intently
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She was peering through the fog to find her car.
• The old man sat peering at the newspaper through his glasses.
• I could see someone peering out from behind the curtains.
• The detective was peering closely at the evidence.
• Children were peering over the fence to watch the game.
• His constant peering at the screen was making his eyes tired.