hawk: Meaning and Definition of

hawk

1. any of numerous birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, having a short, hooked beak, broad wings, and curved talons, often seen circling or swooping at low altitudes.
2. any of several similar, unrelated birds, as the nighthawk.
3. a person who preys on others, as a sharper.
4. Also calleda person, esp. one in public office, who advocates war or a belligerent national attitude. Cf. dove (def. 5).
5. any person who pursues an aggressive policy in business, government, etc.: The corporation is now run by a bunch of young hawks.

1. to fly, or hunt on the wing, like a hawk.
2. to hunt with hawks.

hawk

1. to peddle or offer for sale by calling aloud in public.
2. to advertise or offer for sale: to hawk soap on television.
3. to spread (rumors, news, etc.).

1. to carry wares about for sale; peddle.

hawk

1. to make an effort to raise phlegm from the throat; clear the throat noisily.

1. to raise by hawking: to hawk phlegm up.

1. a noisy effort to clear the throat.

hawk

1. a small, square board with a handle underneath it, used by plasterers and masons to hold plaster or mortar being applied.

Hawk

1. a medium-range, mobile U.S. surface-to-air missile system.