hawkshaws

noun

plural of hawkshaw
as in detectives
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons the firm hired a hawkshaw to find out who was fencing stock from their warehouse

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  1. detectives
  2. investigators
  3. private eyes
Noun
  • Cynthia also thanked the KCSO detectives for finally solving the case.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Hicks said detectives are working to determine Williams' motives, and said the suspect's family was cooperating fully with law enforcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of detectives
Noun
  • Palmer said investigators were interviewing witnesses to the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Crash investigators found open and closed alcoholic beverages in the vehicle at the scene of the crash.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigators
Noun
  • The untitled half-hour project is a workplace comedy set in the world of private detectives, which continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of private eyes
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