A large black fowl, of the genus Corvus; the beak is convex and cultrated, the nostrils are covered with bristly feathers, the tongue is forked and cartilaginous. This is a voracious fowl, feeding on carrion and grain, particularly maiz, which it pulls up, just after it appears above ground. To pluck or pull a crow, is to be industrious or contentious about a trifle, or thing of no value.

A bar of iron with a beak, crook or two claws, used in raising and moving heavy weights.

The voice of the cock.

pret. and pp. crowed; formerly

To cry or make a noise as a cock, in joy, gaiety or defiance.

To boast in triumph; to vaunt; to vapor; to swagger.