hawk (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hɔːk/

Definition

A medium-sized bird of prey with a hooked beak and sharp talons, known for its keen eyesight and ability to soar.

Examples

• The hawk soared effortlessly on the thermals.

• A red-tailed hawk is a common sight in North America.

• The falconer trained his hawk to hunt small game.

How to Use hawk

hawk for (prepositional phrase)

To search for or try to sell something aggressively. — "He was hawking for customers all day."

hawk something (collocation)

To sell or promote something aggressively. — "The vendor hawked his souvenirs to the tourists."

Synonyms of hawk

Words with a similar meaning to hawk:

• bird of prey
• raptor
• falcon
• eagle

Antonyms of hawk

Words with the opposite meaning to hawk:

• prey
• dove

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