hawk
1. any of various diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, such as the goshawk and Cooper's hawk, typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
2. US and Canadian any of various other falconiform birds, including the falcons but not the eagles or vultures
3. Politics a person who advocates or supports war or warlike policies
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What does it mean when you dream about a hawk?
To watch someone “like a hawk” is to suggest that suspicions are aroused and caution is advised. The hawk is also a high-flying regal messenger and symbolizes keen eyesight.
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hawk
[hȯk] (engineering)
A board with a handle underneath used by a workman to hold mortar.
(vertebrate zoology)
Any of the various smaller diurnal birds of prey in the family Accipitridae; some species are used for hunting hare and partridge in India and other parts of Asia.
Hawk
[hȯk] (ordnance)
A U.S. Army surface-to-air guided missile that has a range of about 25 miles (40 kilometers), a maximum speed of about Mach 3, and a ceiling of about 45,000 feet (14,800 meters); originally guided by radio for attacking low-flying enemy aircraft, but newer models are radar-guided.
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hawk
A flat piece of metal or wood used by plasterers to carry plaster or mortar; held by a wooden handle on the underside.
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