Nighthawker

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪtˌhɔːkər/

Definitions of nighthawker

noun a person who engages in illegal or unauthorized nighttime activities, such as trespassing or theft

Example Sentences

A1 A nighthawker is someone who searches for treasure at night.

A2 The nighthawker was caught stealing artifacts from the museum.

B1 The nighthawker was known for looting ancient sites under the cover of darkness.

B2 The authorities set up a task force to catch the nighthawker responsible for the thefts.

C1 The nighthawker's illegal activities were finally brought to an end after a lengthy investigation.

C2 Despite being a notorious nighthawker, he managed to evade capture for many years.

Examples of nighthawker in a Sentence

formal The authorities have been cracking down on nighthawkers who illegally search for artifacts at archaeological sites.

informal I heard that nighthawker got caught red-handed digging up stuff at the park last night.

slang Don't be a nighthawker and try to sneak into the concert without a ticket.

figurative He was a nighthawker in the world of finance, always looking for ways to make a quick profit.

Grammatical Forms of nighthawker

• past tense: nighthawked
• plural: nighthawkers
• comparative: more nighthawker
• superlative: most nighthawker
• present tense: nighthawk
• future tense: will nighthawk
• perfect tense: has nighthawked
• continuous tense: is nighthawking
• singular: nighthawker
• positive degree: nighthawker
• infinitive: to nighthawk
• gerund: nighthawking
• participle: nighthawking

Origin and Evolution of nighthawker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nighthawker' originated in England during the medieval period.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'nighthawker' referred to a person who illegally hunted at night, often for owls. Over time, the term evolved to also include those who engaged in illegal activities at night, such as poaching or theft.