Crow — Defs

01 v. i. To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance.

imp. Crew; p. p. Crowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Crowing

1.
To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance.[Obs.]
“The morning cock crew loud.” — Shak.
2.
To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.
3.
To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure.
“The sweetest little maid, That ever crowed for kisses.” — Tennyson.

“Sennacherib crowing over poor Jerusalem.” — Bp. Hall.

Phrases & compounds

To crow over — to exult over a vanquished antagonist.

02 n. A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles. It has a harsh, croaking note. See Caw.

1.
A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles. It has a harsh, croaking note. See Caw.(Zool.) See: Caw
2.
A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
“Get me an iron crow, and bring it straight Unto my cell.” — Shak.
3.
The cry of the cock. See Crow, v. i., 1. See: Crow
4.
The mesentery of a beast; -- so called by butchers.

Phrases & compounds

Carrion crow — See under Carrion.

Crow blackbird — an American bird (Quiscalus quiscula); -- called also purple grackle.

Crow pheasant — an Indian cuckoo; the common coucal. It is believed by the natives to give omens. See Coucal.

Crow shrike — any bird of the genera Gymnorhina, Craticus, or Strepera, mostly from Australia.

Red-legged crow — See Crough.

As the crow flies — in a direct line.

To pick a crow — to state and adjust a difference or grievance (with any one).