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caw

American  
[kaw] / kɔ /

noun

  1. the harsh, grating cry of the crow, raven, etc.

verb (used without object)

  1. to utter this cry or a similar sound.

caw 1 British  
/ kɔː /

noun

  1. the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

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verb

  1. (intr) to make this cry

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CAW 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Canadian Auto Workers (trade union)

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Etymology

Origin of caw

First recorded in 1580–90; imitative

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