crowing
Variant of crow¹
crow¹
Definition
crow (krō)
noun
- any of a genus (Corvus) of large, nonmigratory corvids with glossy black plumage and a typical harsh call, including the raven, rook, and jackdaw
- certain other unrelated birds, as the turkey vulture
- Rare a crowbar
Etymology: ME croue < OE crawa, akin to Ger krähe, ON kraka < IE base *ger-, echoic of hoarse cry > crake, crane, crack
as the crow flies
in a straight, direct line
eat crow
☆Informal to undergo the humiliation as of having to retract a statement or admit an error
the Crow
the constellation Corvus
Variant of crow²
crow²
Definition
crow (krō)
intransitive verb crowed, Chiefly Brit.crew (kro̵̅o̅), crowed, crowing crow′·ing
- to make the shrill cry of a rooster
- to boast in triumph; exult to crow over a victory
- to make a sound expressive of well-being or pleasure, as a baby does
Etymology: ME crouen < OE crawan: for IE base see crow
noun
a crowing sound
Variant of Crow
Crow
Definition
Crow (krō)
crowing
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Browse dictionary entries near crowing
- crowfoots
- crowfoot
- crowfeet
- crowed
- crowding out
- crowded
- crowd sail
- crowd
- crowberry
- crowberries
