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crow-bait
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crowbait, crow-baitnoun
an emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
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crow-bait
Crow-bait generally refers to someone or something that is extremely skinny, weak, or close to death. This figurative term arises from the concept of a crow, a scavenger bird, waiting to pick at something that is vulnerable or dead. It is often used to refer to animals or human beings in poor health. It suggests a high degree of neglect and is usually negatively connoted.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of crow-bait in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of crow-bait in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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