caw
the harsh, grating cry of the crow, raven, etc.
to utter this cry or a similar sound.
Origin of caw
1Words Nearby caw
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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 | THE DAILY BEASTWk-mi-ser, Corn; a warrior of distinction, of the Ne-caw-ee-gee band.
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 BurtonOn 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)
/ (kɔː) /
the cry of a crow, rook, or raven
(intr) to make this cry
Origin of caw
1British Dictionary definitions for CAW (2 of 2)
Canadian Auto Workers (trade union)
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