hawk

¹hawk

noun \ˈhȯk\

Definition of HAWK

1

: any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group; especially : accipiter

2

: a small board or metal sheet with a handle on the underside used to hold mortar

3

: one who takes a militant attitude and advocates immediate vigorous action; especially : a supporter of a war or warlike policy — compare dove

— hawk·ish \ˈhȯ-kish\ adjective

— hawk·ish·ly adverb

— hawk·ish·ness noun

Origin of HAWK

Middle English hauk, from Old English hafoc; akin to Old High German habuh hawk, Russian kobets a falcon

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with HAWK

auk, balk, calk, caulk, chalk, gawk, Koch, Sauk, squawk, stalk, talk, walk