crawk

1 of 2

intransitive verb

ˈkrȯk
-ed/-ing/-s
: to utter a harsh squawk
the crows crawking overhead

crawk

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: a sound-effects person who imitates animals (as for radio programs)

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

imitative

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“Crawk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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