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hawk

Definition

  • noun: a bird that kills other birds and animals for food
  • noun: 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
  • verb: to offer (something) for sale especially by calling out or by going from one person to another
  • verb: to hunt birds by means of a trained hawk
  • usually + 'up'
  • synonyms: peddle, jack, eyas

Examples

  • The storeowner 'watches those teenagers like a hawk' whenever they come in because she's afraid they're going to steal something.

  • The 'hawks' voted against the proposed cuts in military spending.

  • Vendors were 'hawking' soda and hot dogs.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You boys have a nice trip? We have a problem. You've been red-flagged . The moment you enter the casino, they'll be watching . Like hawks. Hawks with video cameras. That's a problem. -Saul, turn that off. -When I'm ready-- -Saul ! -It's off! It's off! (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven