noun

crow

kroh

noun

A large black bird with a harsh, cawing call.

"A crow perched on the fence post, watching the field."

"Crows are known for being remarkably intelligent birds."

verb

Of a rooster, to make its loud characteristic call, especially at dawn.

"The rooster crowed just before sunrise."

To boast or express triumphant satisfaction, often annoyingly.

"He couldn't stop crowing about his promotion."

"She crowed over her rival's defeat."

How to Use Crow

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe black bird, the rooster's call, or (figuratively) bragging loudly about a win.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the tool sense (a "crowbar" is sometimes just called a "crow") with the bird.

Common pairings

crow about something a flock of crows crow triumphantly

crowed past tense, crew past tense, crown past tense, crows plural, crows plural, Crows plural, Crow plural, crows singular

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A _____ perched on the fence post, watching the field.

From Old English crāwe, imitating the bird's harsh call — related to the verb "to crow."

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