crows Meaning & Definition
/kɹəʊz/
What Does Crows Mean?
As a noun, crows means plural of crow. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of crow. As a verb, it means To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
Crows at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɹəʊz/ |
| Synonyms | cock-a-doodle-doo and crowbar |
Crows Definition (Noun)
- plural of crow
Crows as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crow
Noun
- A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
- The cry of the rooster.
- Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.
- A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
- A gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships.
- (among butchers) The mesentery of an animal.
- A black person.
- The emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank.
Verb
- To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
- To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.
He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.
- To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.
Synonyms of Crows
Crows synonyms and antonyms →Crows in a Sentence
He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.
Word Forms & Grammar
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