Definitions

1. noun

a loud, harsh sound, especially one made by an animal, such as a bird or an owl

“The farmer was startled by the strange cronk from the nearby bush.”

2. verb

to make a loud, harsh sound, especially one made by an animal, such as a bird or an owl

“The owl cronked loudly in the dead of night.”

3. verb

to produce a harsh, grating sound, especially with the throat

“The singer tried to cronk the difficult note but ended up straining her vocal cords.”