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| 1. n. plural of crow |  |
| crow | |
| 1. n. A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call. | |
| 2. n. A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar. | |
| 3. n. The cry of the rooster. | |
| 4. n. A gangplank (corvus) used by the Roman navy to board enemy ships. | |
| 5. n. (among butchers) The mesentery of an animal. | |
| 6. v. To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in joy, gaiety, or defiance. | |
| 7. v. To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag. | |
| He's been crowing all day about winning the game of cards. | |
| 8. v. To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure. | |
| 9. v. (music) To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it. | |
