hawk

/hɔ:k/
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hawk

A hawk soars high above the open field.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A bird of prey: A diurnal bird of prey, typically having short, rounded wings and a long tail, known for hunting small animals.
    • An aggressive advocate: A person, especially in politics, who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies, particularly in foreign relations.
    • A tool: A square board with a handle underneath, used by masons to hold or carry mortar.

  2. Verb:

    • To hunt with a hawk: To hunt game using a trained hawk.
    • To clear the throat: To make an effort to clear mucus from the throat, often producing a short, sharp sound.
    • To sell goods publicly: To offer goods for sale by carrying them around or calling out in public.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Bird):
    • A hawk circled high above the field, searching for prey.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The senator was known as a hawk, always pushing for increased military spending.
  • Noun (Tool):
    • The mason spread the mortar using his hawk.
  • Verb (Hunt):
    • In medieval times, nobles would hawk for sport.
  • Verb (Clear throat):
    • He had to hawk several times to clear his throat before speaking.
  • Verb (Sell):
    • Vendors would hawk their wares in the bustling market square.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have eyes like a hawk": To be very observant and quick to notice things.
    • The teacher has eyes like a hawk and sees every mistake.
  • "War hawk": A person who strongly favors war or military action.
    • The war hawks in the government argued for immediate intervention.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hawker (n): A person who travels about selling goods.
    • The street was filled with hawkers selling fruits and vegetables.
  • Hawkish (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a hawk; advocating aggressive policies.
    • The politician's hawkish stance worried the diplomats.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Bird): Falcon, bird of prey, raptor.
  • Noun (Person): Militarist, hardliner, warmonger.
  • Verb (Sell): Peddle, vend, tout.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hawk around: To try to sell or promote something persistently in various places.
    • He spent the summer hawking his new book around to various publishers.
Related Idioms
  • "Watch someone like a hawk": To watch someone very closely and carefully.
    • The security guard watched the suspicious person like a hawk.
  • "A hawk in a dove-cote": A disruptive or aggressive person in a peaceful setting.
    • His angry outburst was like a hawk in a dove-cote, shattering the meeting's calm.
hawk

A hawk soars high above the open field.

Noun
  1. a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
  2. an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
  3. diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
Verb
  1. clear mucus or food from one's throat
    • he cleared his throat before he started to speak
  2. hunt with hawks
    • the tribes like to hawk in the desert
  3. sell or offer for sale from place to place

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