crow
/kɹoʊ/ noun B1- 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.
- A gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships.
- The mesentery of an animal.
- An ill-tempered and obstinate woman, or one who otherwise has features resembling the bird; a harpy.
- A black person.
- The emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank.
Plural crows
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“I’m not feeling well,” said the Scarecrow, with a smile, “for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows.”
“‘This fellow will scare the crows fast enough,’ said the farmer.
Many crows and other birds flew into the cornfield, but as soon as they saw me they flew away again, thinking I was a Munchkin; and this pleased me and made me feel that I was quite an important person.
By and by an old crow flew near me, and after looking at me carefully he perched upon my shoulder and said:
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