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We have found lemma(root) word of hawks : hawk.
Definitions
[hɔːk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- 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
(e.g: severe limits were put on the peace plan by party hawks)
- used in names of hawkmoths, e.g. eyed hawk
Phrases:
- have eyes like a hawk
- watch someone like a hawk
Origin
:
Old English hafoc, heafoc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch havik and German Habicht
[hɔːk], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of a person) hunt game with a trained hawk
(e.g: he spent the afternoon hawking)
- (of a bird or dragonfly) hunt on the wing for food
(e.g: swifts hawked low over the water)
Phrases:
- have eyes like a hawk
- watch someone like a hawk
Origin
:
Old English hafoc, heafoc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch havik and German Habicht
[hɔːk], (Verb)
Definitions:
- carry about and offer (goods) for sale, typically advertising them by shouting
(e.g: street traders were hawking costume jewellery)
Phrases:
Origin
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late 15th century: probably a back-formation from hawker
[hɔːk], (Verb)
Definitions:
- clear the throat noisily
(e.g: he hawked and spat into the flames)
Phrases:
Origin
:
late 16th century: probably imitative
[hɔːk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a plasterer's square board with a handle underneath for carrying plaster or mortar
Phrases:
Origin
:
late Middle English: of unknown origin
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