caw

exclamation1

1. •
   A rendering of the vocalisation of a crow or other corvid.

   • "Amen," said M., in a grave and solemn tone. "Caw," croaked the jackdaw immediately, and with such a sonorous effect, that it disturbed our pious mien and upset our gravity. — 1887

noun1

1. •
   The harsh cry of a crow.

verb1

1. •
   To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.

   • Rising and cawing at the gun's report. — 1595

noun1

1. •
   Initialism of carbon arc welding.