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goshawk

/ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/

Meanings
noun
Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

Examples :

"The goshawk soared gracefully overhead, its sharp eyes scanning the fields below. "
animal bird nature biology

Related Words

Illustration below

below adverb

/bɪˈləʊ/ /bəˈloʊ/

In a lower place.

"The library is below the cafeteria. "

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration accipiter

accipiter noun

/æk.ˈsɪp.ə.tɚ/

Any hawk of the genus Accipiter.

"The sharp-shinned hawk is an accipiter known for its swift flight through forests. "

Illustration sharp

sharp noun

/ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑɹp/

The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

"The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp)."

Illustration fields

fields noun

/fiːldz/

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.

"There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field."

Illustration overhead

overhead noun

/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/

The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

"The bakery's overhead costs, like rent and utilities, are high, which affects the price of the bread. "

Illustration soared

soared verb

/sɔːd/ /sɔɹd/

To fly high with little effort, like a bird.

"The eagle soared effortlessly above the mountain, catching the warm air currents. "

Illustration principally

principally adverb

/ˈprɪnsəpəli/ /ˈprɪnsəpli/

In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

"The garden club meeting was principally about planning the annual flower show. "

Illustration birds

birds noun

/bɜːdz/ /bɜɪdz/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

Illustration gracefully

gracefully adverb

/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/

In a graceful manner.

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage. "

Illustration scanning

scanning verb

/ˈskænɪŋ/

To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.

"She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for."