crow-bait
noun
Simple meaning
An emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: An emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
Used this way, crow-bait is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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