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  cw

  abbreviation

  clockwise.
• CW
  CW

  abbreviation

  chemical warfare.

cw

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. clockwise.

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CW ² American  

abbreviation

1. chemical warfare.

2. chemical weapon.

3. content warning.

4. continuous wave.

5. conventional wisdom.

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CW British  

abbreviation

1. radio continuous waves

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noun

1. 1. an informal term for Morse code

   2. ( as modifier )

      his CW speed is 30 words per minute

abbreviation

1. chemical weapons or chemical warfare

Example Sentences

“A violent reaction of the chemicals, and it instantly overcame them,” said CW Sigman, emergency management director for Kanawha County.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But I’d wager that most of those who feel that way don’t remember who Banks revealed herself to be once both she and The CW show perched atop pop culture’s peak.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Years after Manuel tried to leave “ANTM,” he was cut along with Barker and J. Alexander, after the head of the CW network told Banks and Mok they needed to make a change.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

BBC has approached Tyra Banks, the show's developers and The CW Network for comment.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

He was active on 20 and 10 metres on AM phone and CW, using his famous McElroy 'bug' to good advantage.

From The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view by Joly, Norman F.