noun a sound or utterance made by a person to express hesitation or uncertainty
verb to make a sound or utterance like 'haw'
interjection an exclamation or utterance expressing hesitation or uncertainty
Hawthorn berries are often studied in botany for their medicinal properties.
Hawthorn trees are commonly found in agricultural settings.
In horticulture, 'haw' may refer to the small, round fruit of the hawthorn tree.
The term 'haw' is used in falconry to refer to the action of spitting out a pellet of indigestible material.
In writing, 'haw' can be used to represent the sound a person makes when hesitating or thinking before speaking.
Psychologists may use 'haw' as an example of a verbal tic or filler word used by individuals during therapy sessions.
Teachers may use 'haw' when discussing onomatopoeia or sound effects in literature or language arts classes.
Actors may use 'haw' as part of a character's dialogue to portray a specific personality trait or speech pattern.