daw

[dɔː]

daw Definition

a bird of the crow family with mainly gray and black plumage, found in Eurasia and Africa.

Using daw: Examples

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

  • Example

    The daw was perched on a tree branch.

  • Example

    The daw is known for its intelligence and adaptability.

  • Example

    The daw's cawing could be heard from afar.

daw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for daw

Phrases with daw

  • as the daw flies

    in a straight line

    Example

    The town is only 10 miles away as the daw flies.

  • to play the daw

    to shirk responsibility or work

    Example

    He's always playing the daw when it comes to doing his share of the work.

  • to offer something useless or worthless

    Example

    Don't give him that old phone, it's like giving the daw a stone.

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Summary: daw in Brief

A 'daw' [dɔː] is a type of bird belonging to the crow family, characterized by its gray and black feathers. It is known for its intelligence and adaptability, and its cawing can be heard from afar. The phrase 'as the daw flies' means in a straight line, while 'to play the daw' means to shirk responsibility or work.