Formal and Informal Expressions of craw

In different contexts, you can replace 'craw' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'crop, stomach' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'belly, gut' is a commonplace synonym.

craw: Explore its Definition & Usage

craw Definition

1the crop of a bird or insect
2the stomach of an animal, especially of a pig

Using craw: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "craw" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The crow was holding a worm in its craw.
Example
The farmer slaughtered the pig and removed its craw.
Example
The cricket's craw was full of leaves.

craw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for craw

Phrases with craw

stick in one's craw
to be difficult or unpleasant to accept or swallow
Example
The fact that he got the promotion over me really sticks in my craw.
have a frog in one's craw
to have a hoarse voice
Example
He sounded like he had a frog in his craw after shouting all night at the concert.
cut someone to the craw
to deeply offend or irritate someone
Example
His rude comments really cut me to the craw.

Origins of craw

from Old English 'crawe', meaning 'throat'

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Summary: craw in Brief

'Craw' [krɔː] refers to the crop of a bird or insect, or the stomach of an animal, especially a pig. It is used in phrases like 'stick in one's craw,' meaning something is difficult to accept, and 'cut someone to the craw,' meaning to deeply offend or irritate someone.