caw
verb
- vocalize by or like certain birds
noun
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Pronunciation: /kɔː/ / /koː/ / /kɔ/
intj
Etymology: Onomatopoeic
- A rendering of the vocalisation of a crow or other corvid.
“"Amen," said M., in a grave and solemn tone. "Caw," croaked the jackdaw immediately, and with such a sonorous effect, that it disturbed our pious mien and upset our gravity.”
name
- Initialism of Canadian Auto Workers, a former trade union, one of the predecessors of Unifor.
noun
Etymology: Onomatopoeic
- The harsh cry of a crow.
verb
Etymology: Onomatopoeic
- To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.
“Rising and cawing at the gun's report.”