caws

the harsh, grating cries of certain birds, such as crows

Not to be confused with:

cause – make, create, produce: cause a riot; bring about; a principle or movement to which one is dedicated: a worthy cause

caw

(kô)

The hoarse raucous sound that is characteristic of a crow or similar bird.

intr.v. cawed, caw·ing, caws

To utter such a hoarse raucous sound.

[Imitative.]

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