Hawk - English meaning

noun

A bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail, typically taking prey by surprise with a short chase.

Usage examples:

Bird watchers will be treated to the sight of caracara hawks, florida sandhill cranes, and numerous…

noun

A person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.

Usage examples:

Severe limits were put on the peace plan by party hawks

noun

Used in names of hawkmoths, e.g. eyed hawk.

verb

(of a person) hunt game with a trained hawk.

Usage examples:

He spent the afternoon hawking

verb

(of a bird or dragonfly) hunt on the wing for food.

Usage examples:

Swifts hawked low over the water

verb

Carry about and offer (goods) for sale, typically advertising them by shouting.

Usage examples:

Street traders were hawking costume jewellery

verb

Clear the throat noisily.

Usage examples:

He hawked and spat into the flames

noun

A plasterer's square board with a handle underneath for carrying plaster or mortar.

Usage examples:

Load some stucco on a hawk and then onto your trowel.