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1.nounA bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
2.nounThe cry of the rooster.
3.nounAny of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.
4.nounA bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
5.nounA gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships.
6.noun(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal.
7.nounA black person.
8.nounThe emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank.
9.verbTo make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
10.verbTo shout in exultation or defiance; to brag."He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."
11.verbTo test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.