caw

[ kaw ]

noun

1. the harsh, grating cry of the crow, raven, etc.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter this cry or a similar sound.

caw

¹

/ kɔː /

noun

1. the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

verb

1. intr to make this cry

CAW

²

abbreviation for

1. Canadian Auto Workers (trade union)

Word History and Origins

Origin of caw¹

First recorded in 1580–90; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of caw¹

C16: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

“Black Skinhead” contains a galloping beat layered with heavy breathing, tribal drums, CAW!

From The Daily Beast

Wk-mi-ser, Corn; a warrior of distinction, of the Ne-caw-ee-gee band.

From Project Gutenberg

You fellows stay here out of sight and caw like a crow if they make any move before I am ready for them.

From Project Gutenberg

"He's surrounding something," said Bill, giving a caw so loud it must have almost scared the crows up in the Bellows Pipe.

From Project Gutenberg

Bill propped himself up on one elbow and gave such a yell that it scared the neighbors, and ended with a caw.

From Project Gutenberg

On the west bank of the river was encamped Brown's company, which passed us whilst we were organizing at Caw River.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bellow
• call
• cheer
• clamor
• exclamation
• holler
• howl
• outcry
• roar
• scream
• shout
• shriek
• uproar
• yawp
• yell
• yelp