haw
1to utter a sound representing a hesitation or pause in speech.
a sound or pause of hesitation.: Compare hem2 (def. 3).
Origin of haw
1Other definitions for haw (2 of 5)
(used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal, usually directing it to turn to the left.)
to turn or make a turn to the left: The horse refused to haw.
Origin of haw
2- Compare gee1.
Other definitions for haw (3 of 5)
the fruit of the Old World hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, or of other species of the same genus.
the hawthorn.
Origin of haw
3Other definitions for haw (4 of 5)
the thin, protective membrane at the inner corner of the lower eyelid of a horse, dog, etc.; nictitating membrane.
Origin of haw
4Other definitions for Haw. (5 of 5)
Hawaii.
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How to use haw in a sentence
A chorus of haw haws, showed how delighted his fellow-clowns were with farmer Joe's story.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieIn p. 87autumn they feed on haws and yew-berries, and in the spring on ivy-berries.
The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 | Gilbert WhiteWe picked wild grapes and gooseberries, and made pop-guns to shoot green haws.
Bill's School and Mine | William Suddards FranklinOnce the girls almost fought over a basket lined with yellow leaves, and filled with fat, very ripe red haws.
A Girl Of The Limberlost | Gene Stratton PorterAnd during this time the women are carrying wood in their giyh-haws to the dancing place.
Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights | J. William Lloyd
British Dictionary definitions for haw (1 of 4)
/ (hɔː) /
the round or oval fruit (a pome) of the hawthorn, usually red or yellow, containing one to five seeds
another name for hawthorn
Origin of haw
1British Dictionary definitions for haw (2 of 4)
/ (hɔː) /
an inarticulate utterance, as of hesitation, embarrassment, etc; hem
(intr) to make this sound
hem and haw or hum and haw See hem 2 (def. 3)
Origin of haw
2British Dictionary definitions for haw (3 of 4)
/ (hɔː) /
archaic a yard or close
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3British Dictionary definitions for haw (4 of 4)
/ (hɔː) /
the nictitating membrane of a horse or other domestic animal
Origin of haw
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Other Idioms and Phrases with haw
see hem and haw.
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