hawk
hawk /ˈhɔk/
noun
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()
Diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
(
hawk
)
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
The majestic hawk soared high above, scanning the ground for any signs of movement.
The majestic hawk soared high above, scanning the ground for any signs of movement.
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A square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
(
hawk
, mortarboard
)
a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
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An advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
(
hawk
, war hawk
)
an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
verb
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()
Sell or offer for sale from place to place
(
monger
, pitch
, vend
, hawk
, huckster
[ N. American] , peddle
)
sell or offer for sale from place to place
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Clear mucus or food from one's throat
(
clear the throat
, hawk
, harrumph
)
clear mucus or food from one's throat
He cleared his throat before he started to speak
he cleared his throat before he started to speak
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Hunt with hawks
(
hawk
)
hunt with hawks
The tribes like to hawk in the desert
the tribes like to hawk in the desert