haw
noun (1)
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Definition of haw
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : a hawthorn berry
2 : hawthorn
haw
noun (2)Definition of haw (Entry 2 of 5)
: nictitating membrane especially : an inflamed nictitating membrane of a domesticated mammal
haw
interjectionDefinition of haw (Entry 3 of 5)
—often used to indicate a vocalized pause in speaking
haw
verb (1)Definition of haw (Entry 4 of 5)
1 : to utter the sound represented by haw hemmed and hawed before answering
2 : equivocate the administration hemmed and hawed over the students' demands
haw
verb (2)Definition of haw (Entry 5 of 5)
—used as a direction to turn to the left — compare gee
: to turn to the near or left side
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Medical Definition of haw
: nictitating membrane especially : an inflamed nictitating membrane of a domesticated mammal
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