noun A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world.
noun Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.
noun Any of various species of dragonfly of the genera Apocordulia and Austrocordulia, endemic to Australia.
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noun An uncooperative or purely selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the prisoner's dilemma, a.k.a. the Hawk-Dove game.
noun Cold, sharp or biting wind.
verb To hunt with a hawk.
verb To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.