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Definition of caw

caw

/kɔː/
caw
Plural:caws
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Past Simple:cawed
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Past Participle:cawed
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Present Participle:cawing
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caw Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The harsh, raucous cry made by a crow, rook, or raven.

Example

"The loud caw of a crow echoed across the quiet autumn cornfield."

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• verb

1

To utter the harsh, raucous cry characteristic of a crow, rook, or raven.

Example

"Several crows cawed loudly from the bare branches of the old oak tree."

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• Rhymes for caw

• Nearby Words

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cavy
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, this word is of imitative origin, coined to mimic the harsh, raucous call of a crow, rook, or raven.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caw
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