nounπShareAn alley where there are stables; a narrow passage; a confined place."The artist lived in a quiet mews behind the main street, converted from old horse stables into small studios. "propertyarchitecturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where birds of prey are housed."The falconer carefully returned the injured hawk to its mews for the night. "animalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gull, seagull."The mews flew over the school playground. "birdanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prison, or other place of confinement."The old, abandoned building felt like a mews, trapping anyone who dared to enter its crumbling walls. "placebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hiding place; a secret store or den."The squirrel had a mews in the old oak tree where it kept its acorns safe from the winter. "placebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breeding-cage for birds."The falconer carefully cleaned the mews before placing the newly hatched peregrine chicks inside. "birdanimalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cage for hawks, especially while moulting."The falconer carefully placed the injured hawk back into its mews so it could safely molt its damaged feathers. "animalbirdbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) A building or set of buildings where moulting birds are kept."The falconer carefully checked the mews, ensuring the hawks were safe and comfortable during their molting season. "animalbirdbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crying sound of a cat; a meow, especially of a kitten."The tiny kitten's mews echoed plaintively through the empty room, begging for its mother. "soundanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crying sound of a gull."The lonely mews of the gull echoed across the empty beach. "animalsoundbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exclamation of disapproval; a boo."The comedian's poorly delivered punchline was met with a chorus of mews from the unimpressed audience. "soundentertainmentexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shut away, confine, lock up."The teacher threatened to mews the misbehaving students in the library during recess. "actionlawbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bird) To moult."The hawk mewed his feathers."birdanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bird) To cause to moult."The mother cat is mewing her kittens to encourage them to shed their old fur. "birdbiologyanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a deer) To shed antlers.""Each spring, the buck mews its old antlers, leaving them in the forest." "animalphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a cat, especially of a kitten) To meow."The tiny kitten, lost and alone, mews pathetically at the door, hoping someone will let her in. "animalsoundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatten the tongue against the roof of the mouth for supposed health benefits."Some people believe that if you mew regularly throughout the day, it will help improve your jawline. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading