haw

Haw is a term with multiple meanings in English. In the practice of driving teams of draft animals, haw is a command to steer to the left, while gee directs to the right. The words are traditional in horse- and mule-drawn transportation and still appear in historical writings, equestrian training, and some stage or working contexts.

The Haw River is a river in central North Carolina, United States. It rises in the Piedmont and flows southeast to join the Cape Fear River. The river runs through rural and suburban areas and has given its name to communities and local institutions in the region.

Haw is also used as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name in English-speaking contexts. As a surname, it appears in a variety of records and may have distinct origins depending on family lineages. The use of Haw as a personal name and its appearances in literature or media reflect its status as a short, simple English word with historical resonance.