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caw
(kô)n.
The hoarse raucous sound that is characteristic of a crow or similar bird.
intr.v. cawed, caw·ing, caws
To utter such a hoarse raucous sound.
[Imitative.]
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caw
(kɔː)n
the cry of a crow, rook, or raven
vb
(intr) to make this cry
[C16: of imitative origin]
CAW
abbreviation for
(Industrial Relations & HR Terms) Canadian Auto Workers (trade union)
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caw
(kɔ)n.
1. the loud harsh call of the crow.
v.i. 2. to utter this cry.
[1580–90; imitative]
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caw
Past participle: cawed
Gerund: cawing
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Noun | 1. | caw - the sound made by corvine birds cry - the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night" |
Verb | 1. | caw - utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens |
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