noun🔗ShareCuervoA bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call."I saw a crow perched on the telephone wire, making a loud, croaking sound. "Vi un cuervo posado en el cable telefónico, emitiendo un sonido fuerte y graznante.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanto del galloThe cry of the rooster."The rooster's crow woke me up early this morning. "El canto del gallo me despertó temprano esta mañana.animalsoundbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMariposa cuervoAny of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea."The butterfly fluttering near the flowerbed was a crow butterfly. "La mariposa que revoloteaba cerca del parterre era una mariposa cuervo.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalancaA bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar."The carpenter used a crow to lift the heavy wooden beam. "El carpintero usó una palanca para levantar la pesada viga de madera.materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorvusA gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships."The Roman soldiers used the crow to quickly board the enemy ship. "Los soldados romanos usaron el corvus para abordar rápidamente el barco enemigo.militarynauticalweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMesenterio(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal."The butcher carefully examined the cow's crow before preparing the meat. "El carnicero examinó cuidadosamente el mesenterio de la vaca antes de preparar la carne.animalanatomyfoodpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuervoA black person."I saw a crow walking down the street. "Vi un cuervo caminando por la calle.racepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmblema, insigniaThe emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank."The general wore the silver crow insignia to signify his high rank in the military. "El general llevaba la insignia de cuervo plateada para significar su alto rango en el ejército.militarysigntitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCantar (el gallo), cacarearTo make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance."The children crowed with excitement when they heard the good news about the upcoming school trip. "Los niños cacarearon de emoción cuando escucharon la buena noticia sobre el próximo viaje escolar.soundanimalbirdactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGritar, jactarseTo shout in exultation or defiance; to brag."He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."Ha estado jactándose todo el día de haber ganado el juego de cartas.characterattitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProbar la cañaTo test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it."Before the orchestra rehearsal, the oboist would crow his reed to make sure it was vibrating properly. "Antes del ensayo de la orquesta, el oboísta probaba su caña para asegurarse de que vibraba correctamente.musicsoundtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading