hawk

/hɔːk/ · noun

Meaning

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.
To hunt with a hawk.
To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.
To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.
To cough up something from one's throat.
To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

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