🦅hawk

noun
/hɔːk/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The hawk soared high above the valley.

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

Example Expressions

watch like a hawk

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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