SQUAWKS

Noun

squawks

plural of squawk

Verb

squawks

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of squawk

Source: Wiktionary


SQUAWK

Squawk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.] Etym: [See Squeak.]

Definition: To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush (Zoƶl.), the missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov. Eng.]

Squawk, n.

1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.

2. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: The American night heron. See under Night. Squawk duck (Zoƶl.), the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye. [Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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