1. Verb
To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance.
2. Verb
To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.
3. Verb
To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure.
4. Verb
A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles. It has a harsh, croaking note. See Caw.
5. Verb
A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
6. Verb
The cry of the cock. See Crow, v. i., 1.
7. Verb
The mesentery of a beast; -- so called by butchers.
8. Noun
black birds having a raucous call
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
9. Noun
an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
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