Dorhawk :: Dorhawk (n.) The European goatsucker; -- so called because it eats the dor beetle. See Goatsucker.

Dorrhawk :: Dorrhawk (n.) See Dorhawk.

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..

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..

Hawk :: Hawk (n.) One of numerous species and genera of rapacious birds of the family Falconidae. They differ from the true falcons in lacking the prominent tooth and notch of the bill, and in having shorter and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. In a more general sense the word is not infrequently applied, also, to true falcons, as the sparrow hawk, pigeon hawk, duck hawk, and prairie hawk..

Hawk :: 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..

Hawk :: Hawk (v. i.) To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk; -- generally with at; as, to hawk at flies..

Hawk :: Hawk (v. i.) To clear the throat with an audible sound by forcing an expiratory current of air through the narrow passage between the depressed soft palate and the root of the tongue, thus aiding in the removal of foreign substances..

Hawk :: Hawk (v. t.) To raise by hawking, as phlegm..

Hawk :: Hawk (n.) An effort to force up phlegm from the throat, accompanied with noise..

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..

Hawk :: Hawk (n.) A small board, with a handle on the under side, to hold mortar..

Hawk Moth :: Hawk moth () Any moth of the family Sphingidae, of which there are numerous genera and species. They are large, handsome moths, which fly mostly at twilight and hover about flowers like a humming bird, sucking the honey by means of a long, slender proboscis. The larvae are large, hairless caterpillars ornamented with green and other bright colors, and often with a caudal spine. See Sphinx, also Tobacco worm, and Tomato worm..

Hawk-eyed :: Hawk-eyed (a.) Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.

Hawkbill :: Hawkbill (n.) A sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), which yields the best quality of tortoise shell; -- called also caret..

Hawkbit :: Hawkbit (n.) The fall dandelion (Leontodon autumnale).

Hawked :: Hawked (imp. & p. p.) of Haw.

Hawked :: Hawked (a.) Curved like a hawk's bill; crooked.

Hawker :: Hawker (n.) One who sells wares by crying them in the street; hence, a peddler or a packman..

Hawker :: Hawker (v. i.) To sell goods by outcry in the street.

Hawker :: Hawker (n.) A falconer.

Hawkey :: Hawkey (n.) See Hockey.

Hawking :: Hawking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Haw.

Hawkweed :: Hawkweed (n.) A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.

Hawkweed :: Hawkweed (n.) A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius).

Hover-hawk :: Hover-hawk (n.) The kestrel.

Jashawk :: Jashawk (n.) A young hawk.

Jayhawker :: "Jayhawker (n.) A name given to a free-booting, unenlisted, armed man or guerrilla..

Mohawk :: Mohawk (n.) One of a tribe of Indians who formed part of the Five Nations. They formerly inhabited the valley of the Mohawk River.

Mohawk :: Mohawk (n.) One of certain ruffians who infested the streets of London in the time of Addison, and took the name from the Mohawk Indians..

Random Fonts

Most Popular