hawks >> hɔːk
Definition: [noun] a bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail, typically taking prey by surprise with a short chase.
Definition: [noun] a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.
Example: severe limits were put on the peace plan by party hawks
Definition: [noun] used in names of hawkmoths, e.g. eyed hawk.
Definition: [verb] (of a person) hunt game with a trained hawk.
Example: he spent the afternoon hawking
Definition: [verb] (of a bird or dragonfly) hunt on the wing for food.
Example: swifts hawked low over the water