Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cawker

Noun
/ˈkɔːkər/
Definition
A term used chiefly in the U.S. to describe an impression or sound made by a bird, specifically a crow or raven, often in a loud and raucous manner.
Examples
  • The cawker of the crow echoed through the quiet forest.
  • As morning broke, the cawker announced the start of a new day.
Meaning
The act of producing a loud, harsh sound, similar to the call of a crow.
Synonyms
  • caw
  • croak
  • call