Definition of hawk

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Hawk (v. i.) To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry..

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Heterocera :: Heterocera (n. pl.) A division of Lepidoptera, including the moths, and hawk moths, which have the antennae variable in form..
Hawk :: Hawk (v. t.) To raise by hawking, as phlegm..
Tomahawk :: Tomahawk (v. t.) To cut, strike, or kill, with a tomahawk..
Costermonger :: Costermonger (n.) An apple seller; a hawker of, or dealer in, any kind of fruit or vegetables; a fruiterer..
Lure :: Lure (v. i.) To recall a hawk or other animal.
Redtail :: Redtail (n.) The red-tailed hawk.
Falconry :: Falconry (n.) The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks.
Tire :: Tire (v. i.) To seize, pull, and tear prey, as a hawk does..
Fishhawk :: Fishhawk (n.) The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard..
Hawk :: Hawk (v. t.) To offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle; as, to hawk goods or pamphlets..
Groundnut :: Groundnut (n.) A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; -- called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut..
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
Train :: Train (v.) Hence, something tied to a lure to entice a hawk; also, a trap for an animal; a snare..
Rabate :: Rabate (v.) To recover to the fist, as a hawk..
Gorge :: Gorge (n.) That which is gorged or swallowed, especially by a hawk or other fowl..
Rufterhood :: Rufterhood (n.) A kind of hood for a hawk.
Goshawk :: Goshawk (n.) Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novae-Hollandiae) is pure white..
Arms :: Arms (n.) The legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.
Maalin :: Maalin (n.) The sparrow hawk.
Peddling :: Peddling (a.) Hawking; acting as a peddler.
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