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A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
"It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.
Synonyms
To hunt with a hawk.
To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
"to hawk at flies"
How to use "HAWK" in a sentence
"It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.…
"to hawk at flies"
To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.…
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