Meaning of the word mew in English
What does mew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mew
US /mjuː/
UK /mjuː/
Noun
1.
the characteristic cry of a cat
Example:
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We heard a soft mew from the kitten under the porch.
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The cat let out a plaintive mew, asking for food.
2.
a cage for hawks, especially when moulting
Example:
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The falconer kept his birds in a large mew.
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During the moulting season, the hawks were confined to their mews.
Verb
to make a characteristic cry of a cat
Example:
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The hungry kitten began to mew loudly.
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She heard a cat mewing outside her window.