Hawk Definition

hawk
noun
  1. diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
  2. an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
  3. a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
verb
  1. sell or offer for sale from place to place
  2. hunt with hawks; "the tribes like to hawk in the desert"
  3. clear mucus or food from one's throat; "he cleared his throat before he started to speak"

"Hawk" in song lyrics

See how hawk is used in real songs:

  • "They need a life like mines, put the crimes in the Hawk"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "The way that I walk, make the girls hawk"
    9th Prince — Prince of New York
  • "But I can glide that Cadillac like a hawk"
    Afroman — Drive Better Drunk

Words that rhyme with hawk

Usage tips for "hawk"

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