caw

[ kaw ]

/ kɔ /

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noun

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

verb (used without object)

to utter this cry or a similar sound.

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Origin of caw

First recorded in 1580–90; imitative

Words nearby caw

cavolo nero, cavo-relievo, cavort, Cavour, cavy, caw, Cawdrey, Cawley, Cawnpore, Caxias, Caxias do Sul

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How to use caw in a sentence

Brittany Shemuga bathes the intimate stage with the dappled sunlight of a fall day, and David Lamont Wilson’s appealing sound design includes coos, caws, chirps, and pecking sounds.
Exploring a complicated father-daughter relationship|Patrick Folliard|November 7, 2021|Washington Blade
“Black Skinhead” contains a galloping beat layered with heavy breathing, tribal drums, CAW!
Praise ‘Yeezus’: Kanye West’s New Album Is an Eclectic Tour de Force|Marlow Stern|June 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Wk-mi-ser, Corn; a warrior of distinction, of the Ne-caw-ee-gee band.
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. I (of 2)|George Catlin
You fellows stay here out of sight and caw like a crow if they make any move before I am ready for them.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill|Charles Pierce Burton

"He's surrounding something," said Bill, giving a caw so loud it must have almost scared the crows up in the Bellows Pipe.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill|Charles Pierce Burton
Bill propped himself up on one elbow and gave such a yell that it scared the neighbors, and ended with a caw.
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill|Charles Pierce Burton
On the west bank of the river was encamped Brown's company, which passed us whilst we were organizing at Caw River.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX|Joel Palmer

British Dictionary definitions for caw (1 of 2)

caw

/ (kɔː) /

noun

the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

verb

(intr) to make this cry

Word Origin for caw

C16: of imitative origin

British Dictionary definitions for caw (2 of 2)

CAW

abbreviation for

Canadian Auto Workers (trade union)

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