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haw 1
(hô)n.
An utterance used by a speaker who is fumbling for words.
intr.v. hawed, haw·ing, haws
To fumble in speaking.
[Imitative.]
haw 2
(hô)n.
1. The fruit of a hawthorn.
2. A hawthorn or similar tree or shrub.
[Middle English, from Old English haga.]
haw 3
(hô)n.
1. A nictitating membrane, especially of a domesticated animal.
2. An inflamed condition of this membrane.
[Origin unknown.]
haw 4
(hô)interj.
Used to command an animal pulling a load to turn to the left.
intr.v. hawed, haw·ing, haws
To turn to the left.
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haws
- If an animal haws, it turns or moves to the left.See also related terms for moves.
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