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haws

The word “haws” has 1 syllable: haws

It's pronounced as /hɔz/

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In the thesaurus, “haws” has 34 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for haws along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for haws

Antonyms for haws

Meanings of haws

  • verb
    1. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
    2. (of an animal) To turn towards the driver, typically to the left.
    3. To cause (an animal) to turn left.
  • noun
    1. Fruit of the hawthorn.
    2. A hedge.
    3. The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.
    4. A disease of the nictitating membrane.

Example Sentences

  • The winter hedges were dotted with bright red haws.
  • Birds eagerly pecked at the haws left on the branches.
  • She collected haws to make a traditional fruit preserve.
  • The wildlife guide explained that haws are an important food source for animals in winter.
  • He admired the way the haws added color to the otherwise barren garden.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haws, such as: advances, backs down, balances, budges, considers, continues, dallies.

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