A group of people associated in some way
“What a motley crew we are. Much more so, I say from my experience, than journalists and politicians.”
A group of people who work closely together
“An ambulance crew and firefighters eventually arrived to cut the shivering dad from the vehicle.”
A group of people engaged in a shared enterprise, typically unlawful in nature
“Ever since he had made the decision to move his ragtag crew of gangsters out of Dirty City, things seemed to keep going from bad to worse.”
A group of people working on a ship or vessel
“That work is done by the civilian personnel of the yard, but even the engine overhauls are undertaken partly by the ship's crew.”
A group of two or more trained individuals working on an aircraft
“Waiting now at the end of the runway, the airplane's crew ran one last diagnostic check.”
A group of players in a sports team
“The Bills will trim their crew of players from 80 to the traditional 53 guys they'll head into the 2020 regular season with.”
A business enterprise, typically consisting of several organizations or entities
“Louis Vuitton will likely be the world-famous subsidiary of LVMH, the earliest crew of enterprises that specialised in high-end, luxurious products.”
One who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels
One who works in the crew of a touring band
A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person
To have shouted or screamed, typically to express negative emotions
“The cock crows and the dawn chorus begins.”
To provide (an organization, business, etc.) with staff
Past tense for to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
“Edwards is already crowing over his victory.”
Past tense for to express or show elation or triumph
Past tense for to ostentatiously draw attention to
Past tense for to boast or feel proud of one's achievements
Past tense for to make a husky, squawking noise
Past tense for to laugh, especially in a loud or harsh way
Past tense for to enjoy oneself in a lively or boisterous way
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