Squawk
Pronunciation : Squawk
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [See Squeak.]
Definition : Defn: To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush (Zo?l.), the missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov. Eng.]
i. [imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Squawk
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: The American night heron. See under Night. Squawk duck (Zo?l.), 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