crow
noun
- 1
A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
- 2
The cry of the rooster.
- 3
Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.
- 4
A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
- 5
A gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships.
- 6
(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal.
- 7
A black person.
- 8
The emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
- 2
To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.
“He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.”
- 3
To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.
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