cawing

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːɪŋ

Verb

cawing

1. present participle and gerund of caw

Noun

cawing (plural cawings)

1. The act of producing a caw sound.
   • 1858, The Naturalist, volume 8, page 147:

     Whilst the proceedings of the Rooks seemed to be regulated with order and system, their cawings were significant of a good understanding, and the musical tones mentioned by the Editor of "The Naturalist," no one could fail to distinguish.

Translations

the act of producing a caw sound

• Greek:

  Ancient Greek: κρωγμός m (krōgmós)

• Irish: agallach f
• Scottish Gaelic: gràg, gràgail, gràc