a bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail, typically taking prey by surprise with a short chase

a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs

severe limits were put on the peace plan by party hawks

used in names of hawkmoths, e.g. eyed hawk

(of a person) hunt game with a trained hawk

he spent the afternoon hawking

(of a bird or dragonfly) hunt on the wing for food

swifts hawked low over the water

carry about and offer (goods) for sale, typically advertising them by shouting

street traders were hawking costume jewellery

clear the throat noisily

he hawked and spat into the flames

a plasterer's square board with a handle underneath for carrying plaster or mortar