Hawking

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of selling goods for a living: The activity of offering goods for sale, especially by calling out in public or going from place to place.
    • English theoretical physicist (born in 1942): A reference to Stephen Hawking, a renowned scientist known for his work on black holes and cosmology.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Act of selling):

    • The constant hawking of souvenirs by street vendors made the market noisy.
    • He made a living through the hawking of newspapers on the corner.

  • Noun (Person, Stephen Hawking):

    • Hawking's book "A Brief History of Time" made complex science accessible to millions.
    • The theories proposed by Hawking revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
Advanced Usage
  • "to go hawking": To engage in the activity of selling goods, often by moving around.
    • In the 19th century, many people went hawking their wares in the new towns.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hawker (n): A person who sells goods, typically by calling out in the street or going from door to door.
    • The fruit hawker had a loud, clear voice.
Synonyms
  • Peddling: Selling goods, especially small items, by traveling from place to place.
  • Vending: Selling goods.
Different Meanings
  • The word "hawking" is distinct from the verb "to hawk" meaning to clear the throat noisily or to hunt with a trained hawk (falconry). This entry focuses solely on the two noun definitions provided.
Noun
  1. the act of selling goods for a living
  2. English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

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