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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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..
Seel :: Seel (v. t.) To close the eyes of (a hawk or other bird) by drawing through the lids threads which were fastened over the head.
Musket :: Musket (n.) The male of the sparrow hawk.
Bawl :: Bawl (v. t.) To proclaim with a loud voice, or by outcry, as a hawker or town-crier does..
Hawkbit :: Hawkbit (n.) The fall dandelion (Leontodon autumnale).
Falconine :: Falconine (a.) Like a falcon or hawk; belonging to the Falconida.
Mew :: Mew (n.) A stable or range of stables for horses; -- compound used in the plural, and so called from the royal stables in London, built on the site of the king's mews for hawks..
Ospray :: Ospray (n.) The fishhawk.
Winkle-hawk :: Winkle-hawk (n.) A rectangular rent made in cloth; -- called also winkle-hole.
Tire :: Tire (v. i.) To seize, pull, and tear prey, as a hawk does..
Hawked :: Hawked (imp. & p. p.) of Haw.
Falcongentil :: Falcongentil (n.) The female or young of the goshawk (Astur palumbarius).
Sea Turtle :: Sea turtle () Any one of several very large species of chelonians having the feet converted into paddles, as the green turtle, hawkbill, loggerhead, and leatherback. They inhabit all warm seas..
Hawker :: Hawker (v. i.) To sell goods by outcry in the street.
Flag :: Flag (n.) A group of feathers on the lower part of the legs of certain hawks, owls, etc..
Carvist :: Carvist (n.) A hawk which is of proper age and training to be carried on the hand; a hawk in its first year.
Jess :: "Jess (n.) A short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer's hand, was attached when used. See Illust. of Falcon..
Bawrel :: Bawrel (n.) A kind of hawk.
Mouse-ear :: Mouse-ear (n.) A European species of hawkweed (Hieracium Pilosella).
Moth :: Moth (n.) Any nocturnal lepidopterous insect, or any not included among the butterflies; as, the luna moth; Io moth; hawk moth..
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