1. a large hawk with broad wings and a long tail, known for its powerful flight and hunting ability

Examples

• The goshawk swooped down to catch a rabbit in the meadow.
• Falconers prize the goshawk for its intelligence and hunting prowess.
• We spotted a goshawk perched high in the oak tree.
• The goshawk’s sharp talons make it an effective predator.
• Northern goshawks are found in forests across North America and Europe.
• The bird watcher identified the goshawk by its distinctive gray and white striped chest.