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Hawk

noun
/hɔːk/

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
A bird of prey with keen eyesight and sharp talons; also refers to a person who strongly supports aggressive or warlike policies.

Example Sentences

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

The hawk soared high above the valley.

Example Expressions

watch like a hawk

Synonyms

raptor, bird of prey, falcon, predator, warhawk
Entry 1
raptor, bird of prey
Entry 2
falcon, raptor, bird of prey, predator, warhawk

Antonyms

prey bird, dove, pacifist
Entry 1
prey bird
Entry 2
dove, pacifist

Collocations

hawk eye, hawk hunting, hawk species, hawk nest, hawk policy
Entry 1
hawk eye, hawk hunting, hawk species
Entry 2
hawk eye, hawk nest, hawk hunting, hawk policy

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A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

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