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hawk

/hษ”หk/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a large bird that hunts small animals and has very good eyesight.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“ฐNews & Media๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œLook up โ€” there's a hawk circling above the trees.โ€

โ€œHawks are known for their sharp vision when hunting.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

โ€œIt is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world.โ€

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Antonyms:
dove
Word Family:
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