Meaning of the word hawk in English
What does hawk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hawk
US /hɑːk/
UK /hɑːk/
Noun
1.
a diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail and a soaring flight, feeding on small birds and mammals.
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A hawk circled high above the field, searching for prey.
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The farmer used a scarecrow to keep the hawks away from his crops.
2.
a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.
Example:
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The senator is known as a foreign policy hawk.
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The debate was between the doves and the hawks.
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Verb
1.
2.
clear one's throat noisily; cough up phlegm.
Example:
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He had to hawk several times before he could speak clearly.
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The old man would often hawk and spit on the sidewalk.
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