hawk
Translation
hawk
Examples
A hawk circled high in the sky.
A hawk circled high in the sky.
He is a hawk on foreign policy.
He is a hawk on foreign policy.
Grammar Patterns
a hawk ((on sth.)) a person who supports aggressive policies in (sth.) He is a hawk on foreign policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms (bird): falcon, eagle; Synonyms (person): warmonger; Antonyms (person): dove
Etymology
From Old English 'hafoc', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
A hawk is a bird with sharp eyes. A political 'hawk' is someone who has a sharp eye for threats and favors aggressive action.