Haw: meaning, definitions and examples
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haw
[ hɔː ]
calling out
To haw means to clear the throat, often as a precursor to speaking or coughing. It can also refer to the act of calling out or signaling, particularly in a loud or attention-seeking manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He hawed loudly to get their attention.
- She hawed before making her important announcement.
- The auctioneer began to haw after raising the paddle.
bird species
A haw is a type of bird, specifically referring to various birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. These birds are known for their keen eyesight and strong talons, making them effective hunters.
Synonyms
bird of prey, raptor
Examples of usage
- The haw was soaring high above the valley.
- We spotted a haw perched on the tree.
- Haw populations have declined due to habitat loss.
Translations
Translations of the word "haw" in other languages:
🇵🇹 haw
- a hawaiian
- um hawaiiano
🇮🇳 हॉव
- एक हवाईयन
- एक हवाईयां
🇩🇪 haw
- ein Hawaiianer
- eine hawaiianische
🇮🇩 haw
- seorang Hawaii
- seorang hawaiian
🇺🇦 haw
- гавайський
- гавайка
🇵🇱 haw
- hawajski
- hawajka
🇯🇵 ハワイ
- ハワイの
- ハワイ人
🇫🇷 haw
- hawaïen
- hawaïenne
🇪🇸 haw
- hawaiano
- hawaiana
🇹🇷 haw
- bir Hawaii
- bir Hawaiili
🇰🇷 하와이
- 하와이의
- 하와이 사람
🇸🇦 هاواي
- هاوي
- هاوية
🇨🇿 haw
- havajský
- havajanka
🇸🇰 haw
- havajský
- havajanka
🇨🇳 夏威夷
- 夏威夷的
- 夏威夷人
🇸🇮 haw
- havajski
- havajka
🇮🇸 haw
- hawaii
- hawaií
🇰🇿 гави
- гавай
- гавайлық
🇬🇪 ჰავაი
- ჰავაიური
- ჰავაიელი
🇦🇿 haw
- havai
- havai
🇲🇽 haw
- hawaiano
- hawaiana
Etymology
The word 'haw' has several origins depending on its use. The verb form is an onomatopoeic representation associated with the sound made when clearing the throat. This usage likely emerged in the English language around the 16th century. In contrast, the noun form referring to the bird comes from Middle English 'hake,' which is a red-tailed hawk family term derived from Old English 'hāc,' meaning 'hawk.' Over the centuries, the term has evolved but retained its association with birds of prey, showcasing the language's richness in adaptation and sound symbolism. The dual meanings of 'haw' illustrate the flexibility of English vocabulary, allowing for both auditory mimicry in verbs and taxonomic classification in nouns.