1. plural of hawk; large birds of prey with sharp talons and hooked beaks
2. people who favor aggressive military action or war
Usage: political

1. third person singular of hawk; sells goods loudly in public
2. third person singular of hawk; clears the throat forcefully

Examples

• The hawks circled overhead looking for prey.
• Red-tailed hawks are common in North America.
• The political hawks pushed for military intervention.
• She hawks newspapers on the street corner every morning.
• He hawks and spits when he has a cold.
• The debate featured both hawks and doves on foreign policy.
• Cooper’s hawks often hunt smaller birds in backyards.