caw
noun
the harsh, grating cry of the crow, raven, etc.
cawing
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present participleof caw.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Thousands of cawing gulls perched on a rocky island, and newly hatched chicks bobbed in the water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
"These crows rise early and interrupt our sleep with their annoying squeals and cawing," Mombasa resident Victor Kimuli told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
Adjuah mixes in the odd SPD-SX drum machine or other synthesized percussion, but the album features almost nothing but acoustic percussion, vocals and the occasional sound of trees rustling or birds cawing.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
The noises of the Puget Sound filled the air: ship horns blowing, gulls cawing, music playing.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2021
The birds erupted into a feathery whirlwind, cawing and chirping as they fled toward all exits.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
