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Hawk
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Simple meaning
What does Hawk mean?
A hawk is a strong hunting bird.
Dictionary definition
A hawk is a bird of prey with sharp eyesight, strong wings, and curved claws.
Example sentences
Hawk in a sentence
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A hawk circled above the field.
medium
The hawk used its sharp eyesight to search for movement below.
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In science class, we learned how a hawk's beak and claws help it survive.
Synonyms
Words like Hawk
bird of preyA bird that hunts other animals.
raptorA hunting bird such as a hawk or eagle.
hunter birdA simple phrase for a bird that hunts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
songbirdA smaller bird known for singing.
preyAn animal hunted by another animal.
flightless birdA bird that cannot fly.
Word family
Hawk word family
Base word
hawk
noun
hawks
More than one hunting bird.
adjective
hawk-like
Similar to a hawk, often in sharp sight or watchfulness.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does hawk mean?
A hawk is a bird that hunts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hawk?
A raptor is a hunting bird such as a hawk.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hawk correctly?
Hawk fits a sentence about a bird flying.
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