A lecherous gaze is a type of look that is suggestive and often sexual in nature. It is usually given by someone who is trying to be flirtatious or seductive. The term 'lecherous gaze' can be broken down into two words: lecherous, which means lustful or sexually aggressive, and gaze, which means to look at someone or something with great attention. The crossword solution for this term is LEER, which means to give a sly, suggestive, or knowing look.