To rebuke angrily.
Of birds, to make harsh vocalisations in aggression.
Of birds, to make vocalisations that resemble human scolding.
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
To block, suppress, restrain.
To take no action on; to hold in reserve without actually using.
To hold an official inquiry regarding; to deliberate about.
To be a member of.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sit, on.
To restrain (a person).