Caw is a word for the harshRough and unpleasant to hear, especially a sound callA sound an animal or bird makes to communicate made by crows and similar birds, and it can also describeTo say what something is like in words the act of making that sound. It is most often used in writing about birds and bird sounds.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kaw/
Easy pronunciation: KAW (approximate spelling).
Stress: Single syllable; the whole word is stressed.
Noun sense: the harsh sound made by a crow, rook, or raven.
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Caw Meaning
the harsh call a crow, rook, or raven makes
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the sound made by corvine birds
Example: The caw of a crow echoed across the field.
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Other Meanings of Caw
Meaning 2
to make a crow-like call
Part of speech: verb
Definition: utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
Example: A raven cawed from the treetop.
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Caw Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- crow
verb: to make a crow-like cry
- crow
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse caw with the noun or verb crow when the meaning is specifically the bird's harsh call.
- Caw is usually used for bird sounds, not for human speech or general crying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does caw mean?
Caw means the harsh call made by crows and other corvine birds, or the act of making that call.
What part of speech is caw?
Caw can be a noun for the sound itself or a verb meaning to make that sound.
What are synonyms for caw?
For the bird-call meaning, the closest practical synonym is crow, especially as a verb. The noun sense is usually described rather than replaced by a true one-word synonym.
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