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Uncommoncrows
The correct spelling is crows.
How to pronounce crows
noun
IPA: /kɹəʊz/
Say it like: Cro-ws
The correct spelling is crows. A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call. For example: "He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."
Usage Examples
“He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.”
Meanings
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.
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.
- 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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