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haws

The correct spelling is haws.

How to pronounce haws

verb

Say it like: Haw-s

The correct spelling is haws. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation. For example: "This horse won't haw when I tell him to."

Usage Examples

This horse won't haw when I tell him to.

You may have to go to the front of the pack and physically haw the lead dog.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
  2. 2.(of an animal) To turn towards the driver, typically to the left.
  3. 3.To cause (an animal) to turn left.

noun

  1. 1.Fruit of the hawthorn.
  2. 2.A hedge.
  3. 3.The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.
  4. 4.A disease of the nictitating membrane.

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