Pronunciation: /hɔk/
noun A bird of prey with sharp talons and excellent eyesight, known for its hunting ability
A1 I saw a hawk flying in the sky.
A2 The hawk swooped down to catch its prey.
B1 The hawk circled overhead, searching for food.
B2 The hawk's sharp eyes spotted a mouse in the grass below.
C1 The majestic hawk soared effortlessly on the thermal currents.
C2 The ornithologist studied the behavior of the hawk in its natural habitat.
verb To hunt or catch as a hawk does
A1 The hawk soared high in the sky.
A2 The hawk swooped down to catch its prey.
B1 The hawk eyed its target before diving in for the kill.
B2 The hawk deftly hawked its prey from the ground.
C1 The hawk expertly hawked its prey with precision and skill.
C2 The hawk meticulously hawked its prey, never missing a beat.
formal The hawk soared gracefully through the clear blue sky, scanning the ground for prey.
informal I saw a hawk swooping down to catch a mouse in the field yesterday.
slang That guy is such a hawk when it comes to finding good deals at the store.
figurative She has the eyes of a hawk, always noticing the smallest details.
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