HAWK
/hɔːk/
14
Scrabble
13
WWF
H(4) A(1) W(4) K(5)
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Definition
/hɔːk/
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.”
- Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
- An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
- An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.
verb
- To hunt with a hawk.
- To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.“to hawk at flies”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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