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

The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.

"A loud caw echoed from the treetops."

verb

To make this harsh croaking sound, as a crow does.

"Crows cawed noisily as they circled the field."

How to use caw

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe rough cry a crow makes, or to make that sound.

Common pairings

crows cawing a harsh caw

cawed past tense, caws plural, caws singular

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A loud _____ echoed from the treetops.

An onomatopoeic word imitating the sound itself.

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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