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hawks

/hɔks/ /hɑks/

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noun

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

Examples :

"It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."

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Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon

Examples :

"While hiking, we saw several hawks circling overhead, looking for prey. "

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An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.

Examples :

"The political party is divided; some are doves who want peace, while others are hawks who believe military action is the only solution. "

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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.

Examples :

"In the negotiation for office space, some companies acted as hawks, demanding the best terms while offering the least in return. "

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verb

To hunt with a hawk.

Examples :

""In medieval times, nobles would often hawk in the countryside." "

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verb

To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.

Examples :

"to hawk at flies"

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A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

Examples :

"The plasterer carefully scooped a mound of plaster onto his hawk before smoothing it onto the wall. "

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verb

To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.

Examples :

"The vendors were hawking their wares from little tables lining either side of the market square."

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A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.

Examples :

"The coughing fit produced a series of hawks, clearing his throat. "

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verb

To cough up something from one's throat.

Examples :

"My grandpa had a bad cold and kept hawking up phlegm. "

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To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

Examples :

"Grandpa sat on the front porch, hawking and wheezing, as he packed his pipe with cheap tobacco."

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