crow

IPA: krˈoʊ

A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
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.
(now rare, slang) Someone who keeps watch while their associates commit a crime; a lookout.
(historical) A gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships.
(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal.
(derogatory) An ill-tempered and obstinate woman, or one who otherwise has features resembling the bird; a harpy.
(ethnic slur, offensive, slang) A black person.
(military, slang) The emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank.
The cry of the bird known in the US as a rooster and in British English as a cockerel.
A member of a Native American tribe of southern Montana.
(linguistics) The Siouan language of this tribe.
A surname.

(intransitive) To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
(intransitive) To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.
(intransitive, music) To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.

Examples of "crow" in Sentences

"They're having what they call a crow caucus," explained Jack.
I really feel that jim crow is alive and well. charles pettway
I hope crow is low-calorie, as I seem to have been served a dish.
The crow is piping hot, and seasoned with just a hint of schaudenfreud …
Link that old crow is gonna rise up soon and peck out the eyes of the moon
Attaining an altitude of ten feet for a crow is not on the list for tests for athleticism.
I had the inside of the crow from the stencil, so I adhered it to the cover, hoping it would serve as a focal point.
At the far end of the room, I can just about make out a vision in crow-black and oversized sunglasses sitting behind a huge white desk.