nighthawk

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
3. noun A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
4. noun A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
5. noun An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.

Similar words

bullbat night owl mosquito hawk nightbird hawk falcon peregrine night hawk night-jar night-raven

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Word family

nighthawks