Collins English-English Dictionary

crow [krəυ]

1. 1. n any large gregarious songbird of the genus Corvus, esp C. corone (the carrion crow) of Europe and Asia: family Corvidae. Other species are the raven, rook, and jackdaw and all have a heavy bill, glossy black plumage, and rounded wings - See also carrion crow

2. 2. n any of various other corvine birds, such as the jay, magpie, and nutcracker

3. 3. n any of various similar birds of other families

4. 4. n short for crowbar

5. 5. n [Etymology] Old English crawa; related to Old Norse kraka, Old High German kraia, Dutch kraai

crow [krəυ]

1. 1. vi. [intr] [past tense crowed or crew] to utter a shrill squawking sound, as a cock

2. 2. vi. [often foll by over] to boast one's superiority

3. 3. vi. (esp of babies) to utter cries of pleasure

4. 4. n the act or an instance of crowing

5. 5. n [Etymology] Old English crawan; related to Old High German kraen, Dutch kraaien