noun
caw
kaw
Caw (noun) means the harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird. Example: “A loud caw echoed from the treetops.”
noun
1
The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
"A loud caw echoed from the treetops."
verb
1
To make this harsh croaking sound, as a crow does.
"Crows cawed noisily as they circled the field."
How to use caw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rough cry a crow makes, or to make that sound.
Common pairings
crows cawing
a harsh caw
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Word forms
- Plural
- caws
- Third person singular
- caws
- Past tense
- cawed
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A loud _____ echoed from the treetops.
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word imitating the sound itself.
Frequently asked questions
What does “caw” mean?
The word “caw” means the harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird. In plain terms, the rough cry a crow makes, or to make that sound.
How do you pronounce “caw”?
“Caw” is pronounced kaw (/kɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “caw” in a sentence?
Here is “caw” used in a sentence: “A loud caw echoed from the treetops.”
What part of speech is “caw”?
Depending on how it is used, “caw” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “caw” have?
“Caw” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
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