Definition of hawk

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

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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..
Excreate :: Excreate (v. t.) To spit out; to discharge from the throat by hawking and spitting.
Tomahawked :: Tomahawked (imp. & p. p.) of Tomahaw.
Sphinx :: Sphinx (n.) Any one of numerous species of large moths of the family Sphingidae; -- called also hawk moth.
Weather :: Weather (v. t.) To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.
Mouse-ear :: Mouse-ear (n.) A European species of hawkweed (Hieracium Pilosella).
Cry :: Cry (v. i.) Public advertisement by outcry; proclamation, as by hawkers of their wares..
Toret :: Toret (n.) A ring for fastening a hawk's leash to the jesses; also, a ring affixed to the collar of a dog, etc..
Flesh :: Flesh (v. t.) To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time..
Hawker :: Hawker (v. i.) To sell goods by outcry in the street.
Swoop :: Swoop (v. i.) To descend with closed wings from a height upon prey, as a hawk; to swoop..
Lure :: Lure (n.) A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks..
Sea Hawk :: Sea hawk () A jager gull.
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
Tomahawk :: Tomahawk (n.) A kind of war hatchet used by the American Indians. It was originally made of stone, but afterwards of iron..
Vanner Hawk :: Vanner hawk () The kestrel.
Falcongentil :: Falcongentil (n.) The female or young of the goshawk (Astur palumbarius).
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.
Meute :: Meute (n.) A cage for hawks; a mew. See 4th Mew, 1..
Dorrhawk :: Dorrhawk (n.) See Dorhawk.
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