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crow

/kɹəʊ/ /kɹoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.

Examples :

"I saw a crow perched on the telephone wire, making a loud, croaking sound. "
animal bird nature

Related Words

Illustration exultation

exultation noun

/ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/

The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight

"The team's victory sparked a wave of exultation among the students. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration nymphalid

nymphalid noun

/ˈnɪmfəlɪd/

Any butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

"While hiking in the forest, we saw a beautiful nymphalid with bright orange wings flitting between the trees. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration telephone

telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Illustration butterfly

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

Illustration flowerbed

flowerbed noun

/ˈflaʊərˌbɛd/ /ˈflaʊɚˌbɛd/

A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

"The children planted colorful tulips in the flowerbed outside the school. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration projecting

projecting verb

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/

To extend beyond a surface.

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

Illustration fluttering

fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

"flags fluttering in the wind"