mew

mew¹ Definition

mew (myo̵̅o̅)

noun

Etymology: ME mewe < OFr mue < muer, to change, molt < L mutare, to change: see mutate

transitive verb

Etymology: < mewthe
to confine in or as in a cage; shut up or conceal: often with up
Etymology: ME mewen < OFr muer
Archaic to shed or change (feathers); molt

intransitive verb

Archaic to molt

mew² Definition

mew (myo̵̅o̅)

noun

the characteristic vocal sound made by a cat

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

to make this sound

mew³ Definition

mew (myo̵̅o̅)

noun

a gull; esp., the common gull (Larus canus) of Eurasia and NW North America

Etymology: ME mewe < OE mæw, akin to Ger möwe (< LowG): echoic of its cry, as in IE echoic base *mu- > mope

mew Usage Examples

Object

call: Their distinctive mewing call can be heard as they soar effortlessly in the sky above.
house: Mr Hunter then outlined the proposals for the riverside with emphasis on Waterside mews houses where vacant land would be available.
cottage: Luxury mews cottages set in five unspoiled acres of rolling countryside with panoramic views over Laxey Bay.
cat: Their call is a whistling sound, not unlike a lapwing or a mewing cat.
sound: Raffi and Anthea were by the fence rubbing heads like they do and making those mewing like sounds.

Converse of object

cobble: The house is approached through a large stone arch, in a secluded cobbled mews, closed to through-traffic.
gat: Whilst being located on a peaceful and gated mews, the house really is at the heart of the area, just o.

Preposition: at

back: In London an entirely different system evolved, with coaches and horses stabled in mews at the backs of houses.

Adjective modifier

mid: The Eardley is a three bedroom mid mews with attractive landscaped gardens and off road parking.
quiet: Of particular interest is the spacious master bedroom and the 20 foot third floor balcony overlooking this quiet mews.
little: Halfway through the book, the plot curled up with a little mew of distress, then vanished never to return again.
former: Opposite, the former hotel mews has been converted into shops, a Highland Heritage Center and a Tourist Information Center.
small: Another delightful pub tucked away down a small mews ( how do we keep finding ' em?

Modifies a noun

house: PROPERTY Mews Cottage is a modern end of terrace mews style house built in 1984.
cottage: In addition to 23 guest rooms within the manor house, there are 19 self-catering mews cottages, converted from a Victorian stable block.
style: PROPERTY Mews Cottage is a modern end of terrace mews style house built in 1984.

Modifying Another Word

plaintively: Miffy danced and scampered up the hallway into the living room, where she mewed plaintively.
softly: Espeon was wide awake already, pacing round the room, mewing softly for her breakfast.
piteously: As I approached the drawing room I heard the sounds of a cat mewing piteously.

Noun used with modifier

bedroom: The development consists of two, three and four bedroom mews and semi-detached homes.

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