daw
/dɔ:/
Definition
- Noun:
- A common black-and-grey Eurasian bird, a member of the crow family, noted for its thieving behavior of collecting shiny objects.
Usage
- The word "daw" is a specific term for a type of bird. It is used in zoological contexts or in descriptive language, often in British English. It is less common in everyday modern speech than the more general term "jackdaw," which refers to the same bird.
Examples
- Noun:
- A solitary daw perched on the old church tower.
- The daw is known for its intelligence and mischievous habit of stealing small, bright items.
Advanced Usage
- "As thieving as a daw": An old simile describing someone who steals small items, often in a mischievous rather than malicious way.
- The child, as thieving as a daw, had a pocket full of shiny buttons.
Variants and Related Words
- Jackdaw (n): The more common and specific name for the bird , synonymous with "daw."
- A flock of jackdaws circled above the cliffs.
- Crow (n): A broader term for birds of the genus , which includes jackdaws, rooks, and ravens.
Synonyms
- Jackdaw: The direct synonym.
- Corvid: A more technical term for any bird in the crow family (Corvidae).
Related Phrases
- "To daw about" (archaic/regional): An obsolete phrasal verb meaning to idle or dawdle.
- He spent the morning dawning about the market square. (Note: This usage is very rare and not connected to the bird's modern meaning.)
Related Idioms
- "Every daw has its day": A playful, lesser-known variant of the idiom "Every dog has its day," sometimes used in regional dialects.
- Don't worry about the setback; every daw has its day.
Noun
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common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
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