Falconry Terminology

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

• The hawthorn tree is known for its beautiful white flowers.
• Hey, did you see that guy's haw tattoos on his arm?
• I can't believe she hawed him in front of everyone like that.
• The politician's speech was full of haw and lacked substance.