~ 1
■ noun
1》 a large perching bird with mostly glossy black plumage, a heavy bill, and a raucous voice. [ Corvus corone ( carrion ~ ) and related species, family Corvidae.]
2》 informal an old or ugly woman.
Phrases
as the ~ flies in a straight line across country.
eat ~ N. Amer. informal be humiliated by having to admit one's defeats or mistakes.
Origin
OE crāwe , of W. Gmc origin; related to ~ 2 .
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~ 2
■ verb ( past ~ed or crew )
1》 (of a cock) utter its characteristic loud cry.
2》 express great pride or triumph, especially in a tone of gloating satisfaction.
■ noun
1》 the cry of a cock.
2》 a sound expressing great pride or triumph.
Origin
OE crāwan , of W. Gmc origin, related to ~ 1 ; ult. imitative.