noun

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

   “It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world.”

2. Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon

3. An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.

Synonyms: war hawk, warmonger

verb

1. To hunt with a hawk.

2. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.

   “to hawk at flies”