crow

//kroʊ//
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Noun

crowSingular
crowsPlural
1

A large black bird with a harsh cry, belonging to the genus Corvus.

A crow was sitting on the fence.

2

The cry of a rooster, especially at dawn.

The crow of the rooster woke me up at dawn.

Verb

crowPresent tense
crowedPast tense
crowedPast participle
crowingPresent participle
crowsThird-person singular
1

(Of a rooster) to make a loud, shrill cry, especially at dawn.

The rooster crows every morning at dawn.

2

To boast or express pride about something, often in a triumphant manner.

He crowed about his victory in the competition.

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